Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Valmont Industries, Inc.

Environmental & Sustainability Manager overseeing environmental compliance and sustainability at Valmont facility in Nebraska. Coordinating with management and overseeing hazardous waste operations and sustainability metrics.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeValley • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance and sustainability program management, including regulatory reporting and hazardous waste management. Possesses strong leadership skills to influence and mentor teams while ensuring adherence to environmental standards.

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Environmental Compliance ManagementHazardous Waste Management TrainingRCRA ComplianceSustainability Program ImplementationWater Treatment Operator Certification

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Hard Skills

Environmental PermittingRegulatory ReportingSustainability Metrics ReportingMicrosoft Office ExcelMicrosoft Office WordMicrosoft Office PowerPointCERCLA OversightRCRA Post-Closure MonitoringHAZWOPER CertificationDOT Hazardous Waste Management

Soft Skills

Strong Oral CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationLeadershipMentoringDecision-Making

Certifications & Qualifications

24-Hour Hazardous Materials Technician Level TrainingHazardous Waste Management TrainingDOT Hazardous Waste Management TrainingRCRA Part B Post-Closure TrainingHAZWOPER CertificationClass IV Water Operator License

Industry Keywords

Environmental StandardsSustainability ProgramsHazardous WasteStorm Water DischargeNESHAP ComplianceRCRACERCLAEnvironmental MetricsWaste Treatment LagoonsPotable Water Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is responsible for executing the environmental and sustainability program at the Valley, Nebraska facility. This includes coordinating with all area management teams to ensure compliance with Valmont Environmental & Sustainability standards and all applicable federal, state, and local environmental requirements as well as managing site-wide sustainability programs.
Duties include the timely maintenance and submittal of environmental permits including those required for storm water discharge, Title V air permitting and NESHAP compliance, RCRA hazardous-waste labeling, handling, storage, and reporting including Form R and Tier II submittals and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
The person in this role is responsible for reporting Valley’s sustainability metrics to Corporate ESPS and coordinating meetings, agenda, and implementation of Valley sustainability program activities.
The incumbent assists, as needed, with other sustainability projects throughout the company and ensures applicable personnel training as it relates to regulatory compliance and environmental standards.
This position supports ongoing remediation and management of two closed waste treatment lagoons and other historical environmental liabilities at the site.
The position also is responsible for the on-site potable water wells and distribution system, requiring a NE water treatment operator’s certification.
The Environmental & Sustainability Manager shall also ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the campus waste yard serving the Valley site and supervises the Hazardous Waste Yard Technicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience
Provide oversight for long term remediation related monitoring and collaboration with state and federal regulators overseeing CERCLA and RCRA post closure and remedial investigation monitoring
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to use on-line systems provided by governmental agencies for reporting
Certified in or the ability to obtain certification within 12 months of employment: o 24-hour Hazardous Materials Technician Level Training (29 CFR 1910.120)
o Hazardous Waste Management Training (40 CFR 262.34 (a) (4))
o DOT Hazardous Waste Management Training (49 CFR 172 Sub part H)
o RCRA Part B Post-Closure Training (40 CFR 265.16)
o HAZWOPER Certification
Incumbent shall have or obtain within 1 year a Class IV Water Operator license and maintain with required CEUs.
Strong oral and written communication skills to clearly and concisely present information to all organizational levels within the company
A hands-on leader with visibility on the shop floor to influence and develop partnerships with the various operations.
Ability to and manage direct reports and influence and mentor other key team members and site leadership
Make effective decisions, even when dealing with limited or ambiguous information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more