EHS Technician III - EHS Coordinator

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

2d•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 for first shift, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and is located in Lafayette, Indiana. PSLD Lafayette operations are expected to move many positions to the Lebanon, Indiana facility over the next two months; this position is included in the move. Candidates must be able to read, write, and conduct business in English. Overtime and occasional flexibility for early starts, extended hours, irregular shifts, special projects, EHS initiatives, and leadership priorities may be required. The position coordinates environmental data and performance metrics, waste and spill activities, environmental and safety campaigns, and the Guardian, Safety Champions, and Green Team programs. It also maintains employee and facility records, supports safety communications and systems, tracks equipment inspection documentation, and provides security desk or onboarding coverage when needed. The starting wage is $22.45 per hour, with a stated pay range of $22.45–$28.05 per hour. A potential monthly attendance bonus of $200 is noted. Relocation assistance is not offered. Employment offers are conditioned on successful pre-employment screenings, including background and drug screening and medical clearance.

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.
Ability to work overtime when required.
Ability to occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pounds as a team lift.
Occasional bending, reaching, and squatting while performing tasks; consistent use of required PPE; and ability to work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures and to stand and/or sit at a desk while performing tasks.
All eligible candidates must pass background and drug screenings and receive clearance from the Corporate Medical post-offer medical questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation.
Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience.
Proficiency in onboarding and HR software systems.
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 disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste 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 checklists, swag, payment reminders, training, vest and hat distribution, spreadsheets, and program communications.
Create Safety Champions challenges, assignments, and schedules; provide weekly and monthly input; coordinate calendars, invitations, meetings, notes, and follow-up.
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, communications, and updates for Canteen machines.
Coordinate Stop to Fix communications, collect submissions, enter data, and communicate 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 and 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, subject to plan eligibility and terms.
6% company match for 401(k).
Annual increases based on performance evaluation.
Annual bonus potential based on personal and company performance; compensation summary also notes incentive bonus.
Vacation, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Employee Assistance Programs, including financial advice and personal and group therapy.
College tuition assistance after one year of employment; tuition reimbursement is also listed in the benefits summary.
Training and opportunities for personal and professional growth and upward movement.
Potential monthly attendance bonus of $200.
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.