EHS Technician III - EHS Coordinator

Career Area:
Operations

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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

As an EHS Technician you will support the EHS Manager and EHS function by coordinating day-to-day environmental, safety, employee engagement, program administration (Guardian and Safety Champion), records, communications, supplies, and selected operational coverage. Maintain accurate data and documentation, coordinate recurring EHS activities, and promote cooperative team relationships, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the facility.

Special Announcement: It was recently announced that PSLD Lafayette operations will be moving many of their positions to the facility in Lebanon, IN over the next 2 months. This position is included in the upcoming move.

Additional Information:

- This is a 1st Shift position Mon - Fri 6:30am - 2:30pm
- Located in Lafayette, IN (1627 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E, Lafayette, IN 47905 )
- Potential monthly attendance bonus of $200
- Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
- Candidates must be able to read, write and conduct business in English
- Ability to work overtime when required

What You Will Do:

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Environmental

- Input, track, and post environmental data and performance metrics, including information associated with Waste Management, Industrial Pallet, Oscar Winski, Safety-Kleen, and Iron Mountain.
- Enter required environmental data into Resource Advisor.
- Support spill and waste investigations, track reports, and follow countermeasure activities.
- Coordinate disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations and DOT certification requirements.
- Develop, distribute, and coordinate monthly environmental campaigns, including presentation slides, audit inputs, winner drawings, and swag ordering.
- Track spill kits, eyewash kits, related supplies, and material usage.
- Monitor supplies in flammable cabinets and support GHS requirements for new products, Safety Data Sheets, labels, and proper product disposal.

Guardian Program

- Input, track, train, and communicate all aspects of the Guardian Program and its metrics.
- Maintain checklists, swag, payment reminders, new Guardian training, vest and hat distribution, program spreadsheets, and communication with Guardians, Guardees, and Section Management.

Safety Champions and Green Team

- Create challenges, assignments, and schedules and provide meaningful weekly and monthly input to Safety Champions.
- Add schedules to calendars, coordinate invitations, attend meetings, document notes, and follow up on progress.
- Coordinate Green Team (Environmental focus) calendars, invitations, meeting attendance, notes, and follow-up actions.

Employee and Facility Administration

- Maintain employee lists for new hires, department or management changes, and terminations. Assign, order, and distribute stamps to associates.
- Maintain PPE vending machine access for new hires and update leadership access lists.

Safety Communications, Systems, and Records

- Develop, distribute, and coordinate monthly safety campaigns, including presentation slides, audit inputs, winner drawings, and swag ordering.
- Develop and distribute Safety Daily 1:1 calendar focus items and weekly focus slides.
- Support troubleshooting, communication, and updates for Canteen machines.
- Coordinate Stop to Fix communications by developing presentation slides and posts, collecting paper or electronic submissions, entering data, and communicating with divisional IT for support.
- Maintain, track, file, and update equipment inspection logs and forms for forklifts, cranes, and other applicable equipment.
- Develop, distribute, and coordinate monthly News Flush slides.

Operational Support

- Support Security coverage when the security desk is unstaffed.
- Support Onboarding coverage during vacations and other time off.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with team members and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Support overtime, irregular shifts, special projects, EHS initiatives, and leadership-driven priorities when business needs require.

Qualifications

- Proven experience in team leadership, coordination, or EHS program support.
- Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and coaching abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
- Good attendance and the ability to maintain accurate and complete records, documentation, and reports.
- Familiarity with employee engagement strategies and cross-functional coordination.

Preferred Experience

- Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation.
- Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience.

Work Schedule

This position is primarily scheduled on first shift. Occasional flexibility may be required to support business needs, including early start times, extended work hours, special projects, EHS initiatives, or leadership-driven priorities.

Essential Job Functions:

- Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team lift
- Occasional bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
- Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
- Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
- Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks

What You Have:

- Proven experience in team leadership or coordination, preferably in HR or onboarding.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency in using onboarding and HR software systems.
- Experience in training development and facilitation is a plus.

What You Will Get: