EHS Technician III - EHS Coordinator

Caterpillar Inc. • Lafayette, IN

3d • $22 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Technician supports the EHS Manager and EHS function by coordinating day-to-day environmental and safety activities, employee engagement, program administration, records, communications, supplies, and selected operational coverage. The role maintains accurate data and documentation, coordinates recurring EHS activities, and promotes cooperative team relationships, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the facility. The position is primarily scheduled on first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Lafayette, Indiana facility, which is scheduled to move many positions to Lebanon, Indiana over the next two months. Occasional flexibility, overtime, early starts, extended hours, special projects, and support for irregular shifts may be needed to meet business requirements.

Responsibilities include entering and tracking environmental data and metrics; supporting waste and spill activities; coordinating environmental and safety campaigns; administering the Guardian Program; coordinating Safety Champions and Green Team activities; maintaining employee and facility administration records; preparing communications; and maintaining equipment inspection logs. The role may also provide Security desk and Onboarding coverage when needed.

The position requires the ability to read, write, and conduct business in English. Essential physical functions include occasionally lifting parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pounds as a team lift; occasional bending, reaching, and squatting; consistent use of task-required PPE; working in frequently changing temperatures; and standing and/or sitting at a desk. Starting wage is $22.45 per hour, with a stated pay range of $22.45–$28.05 per hour. Potential monthly attendance bonus is $200. Overtime is paid at time and a half and may sometimes be mandatory. Relocation assistance is not offered.

Requirements

• Proven experience in team leadership, coordination, or EHS program support.
• Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and coaching abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Good attendance and ability to maintain accurate and complete records, documentation, and reports.
• Familiarity with employee engagement strategies and cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to read, write, and conduct business in English.
• Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pounds as a team lift; occasionally bend, reach, and squat; consistently use required PPE; work in frequently changing temperatures; and stand and/or sit at a desk.
• Pass the required background screening, drug screening, and post-offer medical questionnaire clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation.
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience in training development and facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Input, track, and post environmental data and performance metrics, including information associated with Waste Management, Industrial Pallet, Oscar Winski, Safety-Kleen, and Iron Mountain.
• Enter required environmental data into Resource Advisor.
• Support spill and waste investigations, track reports, and follow countermeasure activities.
• Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal in accordance with applicable regulations and DOT certification requirements.
• Develop, distribute, and coordinate monthly environmental campaigns, including presentation slides, audit inputs, winner drawings, and swag ordering.
• Track spill kits, eyewash kits, related supplies, and material usage.
• Monitor supplies in flammable cabinets and support GHS requirements for new products, Safety Data Sheets, labels, and proper product disposal.
• Input, track, train, and communicate all aspects of the Guardian Program and its metrics.
• Maintain Guardian Program checklists, swag, payment reminders, new Guardian training, vest and hat distribution, program spreadsheets, and communications with Guardians, Guardees, and Section Management.
• Create challenges, assignments, and schedules and provide weekly and monthly input to Safety Champions.
• Add schedules to calendars, coordinate invitations, attend meetings, document notes, and follow up on progress for Safety Champions.
• Coordinate Green Team calendars, invitations, meeting attendance, notes, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain employee lists for new hires, department or management changes, and terminations; assign, order, and distribute stamps to associates.
• Maintain PPE vending machine access for new hires and update leadership access lists.
• Develop, distribute, and coordinate monthly safety campaigns, including presentation slides, audit inputs, winner drawings, and swag ordering.
• Develop and distribute Safety Daily 1:1 calendar focus items and weekly focus slides.
• Support troubleshooting, communication, and updates for Canteen machines.
• Coordinate Stop to Fix communications by developing presentation slides and posts, collecting paper or electronic submissions, entering data, and communicating with divisional IT for support.
• Maintain, track, file, and update equipment inspection logs and forms for forklifts, cranes, and other applicable equipment.
• Develop, distribute, and coordinate monthly News Flush slides.
• Support Security coverage when the security desk is unstaffed.
• Support Onboarding coverage during vacations and other time off.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with team members and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Support overtime, irregular shifts, special projects, EHS initiatives, and leadership-driven priorities when business needs require.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
• Annual increases based on performance evaluation.
• Annual bonus potential based on personal and company performance.
• Vacation and paid time off, including paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program, including financial advice and personal and group therapy.
• College tuition assistance after one year of employment.
• Safety-focused workplace.
• Training and opportunities for personal and professional growth and upward movement.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Lifestyle Programs.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Disability benefits and life insurance.
• Parental leave and adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Potential monthly attendance bonus of $200.
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed