Career Area:

Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

Caterpillar is looking to add an EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) Manager to our team in Victoria TX! This is a great opportunity also for you to develop deeper knowledge while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. This role will engage at all levels within the business, providing great visibility and making an impact on the health and safety of the people and business. You will have the opportunity to take ownership for learning and training modules that impact the business, while partnering on strategic planning and influencing others to develop best practices.

All our achievements—our ability to support our partners, our cutting-edge products and services and our world-class quality—are only possible because we employ the very best talent. We encourage you to apply!

In this role you will work to provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to hourly, salaried and management personnel to insure employee health and the environment are protected.  Conduct and supervise activities that ensure compliance with governmental regulations (OSHA, EPA, DOT) and corporate policies.

What you will do:

Reporting to this position are various levels of EHS staff and support personnel.  The incumbent needs to coach and facilitate the development of the work group to develop collaborative relationships among themselves, suppliers, other cross functional groups and internal customers to ensure goals are achieved.  Incumbent needs a breadth of knowledge and experience including EHS regulations, programs, and policies.  Assists operations management in understanding related EHS requirements and their impact on operations.  Evaluates the impact of impending regulations and communicates these issues to appropriate facility personnel.  Utilizes and modifies the corporations “best management practice” programs and plans to fit the needs of the facility.  

Representative Activities:

• Identifies common safety/health/environmental hazards inherent in the organizations operations and establishes guidelines for protection from those hazards.
• Investigates and implements new pollution control technologies.
• Prepares or reviews EHS training materials for the facility.
• Investigates and establishes standards for protective equipment.
• 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 and alerts line management to problems.
• Generating and/or reviewing of reports for environmental (EPA) and safety (OSHA) agencies. 

What you will have:

• 4-year college or university degree
• 3+ years of manufacturing or EHS experience
• 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.

• 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.
• Strategic 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: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Influence and Leadership Skills: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

Top Candidate Will Also Have:

• A strong understanding of EHS regulations and corporate standards is essential. 
• Strong communication skills are necessary. Oral and written communication skills- expert level

Additional Details:

• Location: Victoria, TX
• Relocation is offered
• 10-20% travel is expected

Employee benefit details:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary, because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar 

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s 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, we’ve 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

Posting Dates:

August 26, 2024 - September 13, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.