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.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.
Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation.
As an Environmental, Health, and Safety Manager, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, supporting, and monitoring green and sustainability initiatives at Caterpillar’s Technical Center Site in Chillicothe, IL. This position will be responsible for environmental compliance and leading Operational Sustainability initiatives.
Additional Information:
- This role is located in Chillicothe, IL and does offer relocation.
- This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
- This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
- This role requires up to 10% domestic travel
What You Will Do:
- Drive initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including Renewables; Hydrogen; Batteries/energy
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement processes and technologies that support the organization’s sustainability goals and targets for greenhouse gas reduction, water conservation and waste reduction
- Lead facility environmental activities, including audits, permitting, Title V air permit, projects and required regulatory reporting
- Review new products, equipment, and processes for potential risks and recommend modifications before introduction
- Assure compliance with organization and government environmental & sustainability standards.
- Perform environmental sustainability audits
- Support facility environmental sustainability culture strategy/initiatives
- Generate and/or review reports for environmental (EPA) and other regulatory agencies
- Reporting to this position are various waste management support personnel
What You Have (Basic Requirements):
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and/or 5+ years equivalent experience
- Sustainability: Knowledge of sustainability strategy; ability to integrate sustainability into the overall business strategy of the organization to build a sustainable business model.
- Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):
- 2+ years of experience managing environmental sustainability programs
- Strong understanding of environmental standards, best practices, and key regulations (EPA, OSHA, EPCRA, TSCA)
- Manufacturing experience with exposure to environmental, quality, safety, and Lean/Six Sigma principles
- Hands-on experience with Title V Air Permitting
- Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
- Understanding and insight into the futility of refusing to accept the inevitable and ability to overcome resistance and adapt to a complex and changing environment.
- Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, project management, budgeting, and planning skills
- Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across teams and leadership levels
- Self‑starter with strong technical leadership capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including data interpretation and presentation
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools
What You Will Get:
Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.
About Caterpillar:
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
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:
March 25, 2026 - April 6, 2026
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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