EHS Senior Specialist

About the job

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.

About IDES:

Caterpillar’s Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions Division will focus on delivering advanced electrified power train, zero-emissions products/technologies, and the solutions and services associated with these technologies. Focus areas include batteries, fuel cells, motors, inverters, micro grid controllers, charging, energy storage systems, lifecycle solutions/services and integration of components for ePowertrain solutions across industries.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Job Summary:

As an EHS Sr. Specialist, you will help create a safe, compliant workplace while supporting growing and evolving operations in Mossville, IL. This is a hands-on opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys being connected to operations, building relationships on the shop floor, developing safety programs, and helping teams safely adopt new technologies,

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support day-to-day facility safety activities, partnering closely with employees, leaders, and other safety and facility teams to identify risks and strengthen safe work practices.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety programs, processes, procedures, training and documentation in support of evolving operations.

• Advance serious-injury prevention by strengthening recognition of high-energy exposures, critical controls, bowties and direct controls.

• Embed the Safety Driven outcomes of Care, Learn and Prevent through leader coaching, employee engagement, Human and Organizational Performance principles and Learning Teams.

• Assist with contractor safety management within the facility and across the IDES Division.

• Maintain and report safety metrics, trends, and other key performance indicators to help identify opportunities for improvement.

• Provide safety guidance and support for new and existing operations, equipment, and processes, including collaboration across multiple divisions and facility teams.

• Ensure required EHS training, onboarding and recurring learning are completed and understood for employees, agency personnel, contractors and visitors.

• Support regulatory compliance activities and the application of OSHA requirements and other applicable safety standards.

• Assist with related EHS responsibilities as needed, including waste management and environmental activities, while developing expertise in emerging technologies.

What You Will Have:

• Risk Management: Working 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.
• Collaborating: Working knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Extensive experience and 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: Extensive experience and knowledge knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Overcoming Resistance to Change: Extensive experience, 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.
• Problem Solving: Working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Compliance: Extensive experience and 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.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Demonstrated hands-on safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or similarly operational environment, with a strong understanding of workplace safety practices and OSHA requirements.

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across organizations and comfortably engage employees and leaders on the shop floor.

• Experience developing or improving safety programs, training, metrics, and reporting in a fast-paced or evolving organization.

• A degree in safety, environmental health, occupational safety, or a related field and/or ASP or CSP certification is beneficial; however, relevant practical safety experience is highly valued.

• Basic knowledge of environmental compliance or waste management is also a plus.

Additional Information:

• This role is located in Mossville, IL and requires 5-days a week on-site availability

• Domestic Relocation is not provided for this role

• Visa Sponsorship is not provided for this role

• 10% or less travel expected

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 13, 2026 - October 27, 2026

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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