EHS Associate

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.

Role Definition:

Are you excited by the opportunity to collaborate with Caterpillar Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals and Caterpillar Dealers around the world? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team as an EHS Associate in Peoria, IL.

This entry level corporate position will be tasked with supporting Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requests from Caterpillar Dealers, investigating global chemical regulatory requirements, communicating regulatory changes with product groups, and working directly with suppliers to ensure chemical compliance. You will support chemical compliance by driving adherence to the established review and approval process. As an EHS associate, you will have the opportunity to directly contribute to Caterpillar’s continued global success.

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

What You Will Do:

• Understand and stay current on chemical regulatory requirements and related technology requirements and understand application to Caterpillar products.
• Follow and utilize established processes and tools to collect, assess, and manage information in support of chemical certification and compliance.
• Collaborate with product groups, design controls, and suppliers to ensure the introduction and usage of chemicals meets applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for processes and tools used to manage chemical regulatory compliance risks.
• Manage Dealer requests and inquiries for SDS and other compliance questions.
• Internal / external systems support.

What You Will Have:

• A degree in a related scientific discipline
• Experience working with different products, processes, or systems
• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Initiative: Being proactive and committing to action on self-identified job responsibilities and challenges; ability to seek out work and the drive to accomplish goals.
• Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Problem Solving: 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: 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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Manufacturing – direct experience or related internship.
• Follow up – ability to track several ongoing issues / projects to conclusion.
• Research – ability locate, comprehend, and communicate global regulatory requirements and changes.

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL
• This role is office based and requires the employee to be onsite Monday to Friday.
• Travel up to 5%.
• Domestic relocation is not available for this role.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$79,800.00 - $119,760.00

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

Posting Dates:

September 5, 2025 - September 18, 2025

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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