Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

About IPSD

Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine Petroleum Industrial Applications Electric Generators and Locomotives. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary:
As the Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Manager you will be responsible for providing leadership mentoring and direction to hourly salaried and management personnel engaged in Environmental Health and/or Safety (EHS) activities related to a small to medium facility.

What You Will Do:

• Identify common safety/health/environmental hazards inherent in the organizations operations and establish guidelines for protection from those hazards. As a manager you will lead risk assessments and hazard identification processes ensuring robust safety protocols are in place.

• Write and review current and future required permits related to Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) wastewater Title V air permits and other EPA and state-mandated permits. You will oversee permit management ensuring regulatory compliance and effective environmental permitting. This includes coordinating with relevant authorities to secure necessary approvals and renewals.

• Ensure EHS training is completed to comply with regulatory requirements or in support of facility division or enterprise objectives. You will design and implement training programs ensuring compliance training is thorough and promoting ongoing EHS education.

• Develop implement and maintain comprehensive EHS programs policies and procedures. You will focus on driving environmental sustainability initiatives and best practices leading program development and policy implementation.

• Audit safety/health/environmental programs for compliance with company standards government regulations and adequacy related to local conditions. You will conduct compliance audits ensure adherence to regulatory standards and perform detailed program evaluations.

• Monitor periodic performance reports for trends and conditions alert line management to problems and make recommendations for improvement. You will lead performance monitoring conduct trend analysis and provide strategic improvement recommendations.

What You Will Have:
Sustainability: Knowledge of sustainability strategy; ability to integrate sustainability into the overall business strategy of the organization to build a sustainable business model.

• Integrate sustainability into a business strategy to build a sustainable model.

• Collect and analyze data accurately at corporate and site levels.

• Explain sustainability concepts and objectives.

• Implement sustainability practices adopted by the organization to ensure goals are met.

Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Lead and inspire a diverse team of EHS professionals setting clear goals and driving team performance to achieve organizational objectives.

• Applycollaborative techniquesto work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Initiate and participate in collaborative meetingsto align on shared goals.

• Communicate objectives clearlyacross functions regions and organizational levels.

• Foster cross-functional collaborationto support business goals and problem-solving.

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.

• Analyze assumptions perspectives and historical contextto inform sound decisions.

• Evaluate past outcomesto improve future decision-making processes.

• Guide others in data analysis and alternative evaluation.

• Apply appropriate decision-making styles(consultative command consensus) based on the situation.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Influence and garner respect from key stakeholders across various teams and functions.

• Resolve conflicts constructively between individuals and groups fostering a collaborative environment.

• Contribute effectively to cross-functional teams ensuring seamless integration and cooperation.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships within and beyond the department promoting a cohesive work culture.

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.

• Develop and implement vendor assessment criteria to evaluate potential environmental impacts.

• Conduct comprehensive training for employees on EHS compliance and assess their understanding of policies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure the effective execution of EHS programs.

• Lead initiatives for pollution control and resource conservation focusing on minimizing waste energy and water usage.

• Write and review current and future required permits related to Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) wastewater Title V air permits and other EPA and state-mandated permits.

• Oversee the maintenance and compliance of all permits ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Coordinate with relevant authorities to secure necessary approvals and manage timely renewals.

• Design execute and sustain comprehensive EHS programs policies and procedures with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability initiatives and industry best practices.

Additional Information:

• This position is primarily based in Seguin TX but will require some travel to nearby locations in Schertz TX and San Antonio TX and requires a 5-day-a-week schedule in office

• Relocation assistance is not available

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds 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 weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed to 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.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer such as H L TN F J E O.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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:

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.

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