Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Mossville, IL

2d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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