Senior Safety Engineer - Manufacturing Systems

Senior Safety Engineer - Manufacturing Systems

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15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha, Nebraska 68154

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A Brief Summary of This Position: The Senior Safety Engineer – Manufacturing Systems will serve as the technical lead ensuring all new, modified, or relocated manufacturing equipment and systems for Valmont Industries meet applicable global and corporate safety requirements. Working collaboratively with Site Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, and EHS teams, this individual will embed safety as a design parameter from equipment specification through installation and operation.

The role also provides expert‑level on‑site support to manufacturing facilities on machine safeguarding, control system validation, risk reduction and continuous safety improvement.

• Reports to the VP EHS with no direct reports.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to support equipment installations, site assessments, vendor FATs and international manufacturing sites.
• Act as an EHS subject‑matter expert in cross‑functional design reviews, capital project meetings and audits; collaborate on continuous improvement of internal equipment safety standards and specifications.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology (AMET), and Procurement to integrate machine and equipment safety requirements into RFQs, equipment specifications, vendor contracts and capital project designs.
• Lead or review Pre‑Start Safety Reviews (PSSR), design hazard analyses and risk assessments for new or modified equipment/processes, including presses, tube mills, robotic cells, material handling systems.
• Manage the EHS‑specific Management of Change (MOC) process for any new, relocated or modified equipment or system: ensure risks are identified and mitigated, documentation and training are updated, and controls are verified before commissioning.
• Evaluate, approve and monitor machine safeguarding solutions (physical guards, interlocks, light curtains, presence sensing devices, safety PLCs, etc.) ensuring compliance with OSHA 1910, ANSI B11 series, ISO 12100, ISO 13849.
• Provide expert‑level technical assistance and support to manufacturing sites globally on machine safety, control system reliability, legacy equipment hazard reduction, incident prevention and root cause investigation of machine‑related events.
• Participate in vendor design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and site acceptance phases to verify safety compliance of equipment before shipment and installation.

• Provides mentorship and coaching to site‑level engineers and EHS professionals, building internal capability for safe equipment design and management of change.
• The role supports Valmont’s global “Design for Safety” initiatives by embedding risk reduction principles into the earliest stages of engineering and procurement.
• Works closely with Global EHS, AMET, and ME teams to create standardized risk assessment templates, machine safety specifications, and equipment acceptance criteria used across all sites.
• Serves as a technical liaison to external vendors and integrators, ensuring they understand and meet Valmont’s internal safety standards and documentation requirements related to EHS.
• Participates in the development and continuous improvement of corporate safety policies, procedures, and design standards, helping advance Valmont’s vision of a world‑class safety culture.
• May assist in corporate audits, investigations, and due diligence reviews for acquisitions or new technology introductions, providing expert insight into machinery and equipment safety risk.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the Valmont Core Values.

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial…