Career Area:
Environmental Health and Safety
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
Job Summary:
As an EHS Manager at Caterpillar, you’ll play a key leadership role in driving environmental, health, and safety initiatives across the facility. This position is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements, and fostering a culture of safety and sustainability. You’ll provide strategic direction and hands-on support to hourly, salaried, and management personnel, guiding them in identifying and mitigating risks. The role involves leading training efforts, managing incident reporting systems, and collaborating across departments to support corporate EHS strategy. With a focus on continuous improvement, you’ll monitor performance metrics, conduct audits, and champion best practices that contribute to a safer, more sustainable workplace.
What You Will Do:
- Lead EHS Programs: Develop, implement, and manage environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Training & Development: Provide EHS training and guidance to employees at all levels, promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal environmental and safety regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and other applicable standards.
- Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of safety incidents, inspections, and compliance activities, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to integrate EHS considerations into business decisions and drive sustainable practices.
Education requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
What skills you will have:
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Compliance: Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations, with proven knowledge applying these standards in an industrial or manufacturing setting, this type of EHS experience is required for the role. Proficiency in managing compliance activities through internal and external tools is essential, including handling self-assessments, compliance calendar tasks, audits, corrective actions, incident tracking, and regulatory reporting.
Risk Management: Applicants must be skilled in identifying potential hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing mitigation strategies. Knowledge of risk matrices, High Energy identification, critical controls, Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) prevention, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies, and incident management processes is critical for maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
Problem Solving: A high level of analytical thinking is required to address complex EHS challenges and drive continuous improvement. Familiarity with structured problem-solving tools like Fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies is important for making data-driven decisions.
Collaborating: Strong collaboration skills are necessary to work effectively across departments and influence safety culture. Knowledge in a leadership role with direct reports is preferred, as it supports the ability to guide teams, foster engagement, and drive alignment on EHS initiatives. Candidates should be comfortable using tools like Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Workday to communicate, share updates, and coordinate efforts across functions.
Additional Information:
This position requires the candidate to work on site five days a week at the East Peoria, IL office.
Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position may require up to 5% travel.
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Annual incentive bonus plan*
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- 401k savings plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
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Summary Pay Range:
$110,520.00 - $165,840.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
October 2, 2025 - October 13, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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