EHS Specialist

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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.

Are you excited by the opportunity to collaborate with Caterpillar EHS professionals around the world to help keep our global teams safe and productive

How about working in an enterprise-level role where youll develop cutting-edge training materials and help integrate AI-based EHS solutions to support our global operations If so we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist in Peoria IL.

In this critical role youll support Caterpillars global hazardous materials inventory by driving the development and continuous improvement of standards systems programs and procedures related to hazardous materials across our facilities. As an EHS Specialist youll have the exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our employees leaders and the communities where we operate.

At Caterpillar all our achievementsour ability to support our partners deliver innovative products and services and maintain world-class qualityare made possible by employing the very best talent. We encourage you to apply!

What you will do:

• Identifies common environmental health hazards related to the use of hazardous materials inherent in the organizations 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.
• Leads projects related to regulatory compliance or improving enterprise division and facility training/processes/systems/procedures.

What you will have:

• Experience:
  • 4-year degree or 3 years of experience in EHS policy compliance
  • A degree in an appropriate scientific discipline is highly desired. Experience working with different products processes or systems or general manufacturing experience is desirable. Must have ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the work group as well as employees in other business units customers and suppliers.
  • Hazardous Material certifications such as CHMM CIH CSP and desired.

• EHS Policy Compliance:
  • Knowledge of policies and the ability to implement them to ensure that activities are safe for the people and the environment as well as in compliance with legal requirements and standards.
  • Remaining in compliance with federal state and local compliance requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental regulations
• Risk Management: Knowledge of processes tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organizations exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
• Sustainability: Knowledge of sustainability strategy and ability to integrate sustainability into the overall business strategy of the organization. Leads research and general administrative requirements for our sustainability efforts.
• Interpersonal Relationships and Collaborating: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge and ability to apply approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems.
• Overcoming Resistance to Change: 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.
• Decision Making Critical Thinking and Risk Management: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Additional Details:

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

ISE assignments are not available for this position

Location: On-site in Peoria IL.

About Caterpillar:

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 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. #LI

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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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