Career Area:
Environmental Health and Safety
Job Description:
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Role Definition
US Drivetrain is seeking an EHS Specialist to support the production facilities in East Peoria Transmissions and Mossville Electric Drive. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety in a production environment, supporting facility operations, legal, compliance, EPA, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies. Additionally, this position manages Ergonomics, Environmental, Incident investigation, Emergency Response Planning and Training for the facility.
What you will do
Identifies common safety/health/environmental hazards inherent in the organization's operations and establishes guidelines for protection from those hazards.
Ensures EHS training is completed to comply with regulatory requirements or in support of facility, division, or enterprise objectives.
Audits safety/health/environmental programs for compliance with company standards, government regulations, and adequacy relative to local conditions.
Monitors periodic performance reports for trends and conditions, alerts line management to problems and makes recommendations for improvement.
Degree Requirement
What you must have (skills)
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.
Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
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.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Compliance: Knowledge of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies; ability to implement EHS policies to ensure that provided products and services are safe for people and the environment and in compliance with legal requirements and standards.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Top candidates will have
Ability to perform complex assignments
Manufacturing experience
Hazardous waste, remediation, and environmental management experience
Industrial Hygiene and hazardous material management experience
Professional certification (CHMM, PE, CIH, or CSP)
Additional Information
This position will close on 4/24/2026 at 11:59 pm.
This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in East Peoria, IL (Building KK).
Relocation (domestic) assistance is available for this position.
VISA sponsorship is NOT available.
This position may require less than 10% travel.
Final details
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Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
April 10, 2026 - April 24, 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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