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 IPSD:
Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines power not only Caterpillar machines, but also more than 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary: As the Senior Manager - Division EHS, you will provide senior leadership in all areas of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) across the IPSD footprint – nearly 10,000 employees strong in Brazil, China, India, the UK and the US. You’ll have the chance to define the path for this newly created role, indirectly leading and providing strategic direction to nearly 30 global EHS professionals. You’ll execute the Enterprise strategic roadmap for EHS functions like safety culture, compliance, auditing, education, employee development, change management, and more to deliver on objectives for regulatory compliance, conformance to corporate procedures, and strategic initiatives to meet division goals.
What You Will Do:
- Serves as division EHS process owner to develop and continuously improve EHS processes, tools and training.
- Engages division leadership to lead change and take appropriate actions to address environmental risks and protect employees from hazards in the workplace.
- Creates the vision for change. Develops and facilitates collaborative relationships within the division and across functional groups to ensure strategic goals are achieved.
- Manages, guides and supports the development, implementation, and measurement of strategies that support Caterpillar’s Sustainable Development initiatives at the division level.
- This is an informal leader role that will provide broad strategic direction and indirect leadership to nearly 30 EHS professionals globally.
What You Will Have: Sustainability: Working knowledge of sustainability strategy; ability to integrate sustainability into the overall business strategy of the organization to build a sustainable business model.
Managing Change: Extensive knowledge of the necessity to adapt self and team to evolving business needs; ability to develop and implement new ideas and initiatives that improve the organization's performance in light of new requirements.
Strategic Thinking: Extensive knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.
Visioning: A working ability to understand the value of articulating an intended business outcome and ability to create and communicates a vision of the organization that motivates others to superior performance.
Matrix Management: Extensive experience leveraging external resources when required and the ability to build and use effective working relationships within own department and across department, functional, and geographic reporting lines.
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Compliance: Expert 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:
- Extensive experience leading EHS programs in a heavy manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Proven success implementing SIF prevention and Human & Organizational Performance frameworks.
- Experience developing and executing strategies for continuous improvement in all aspects of EHS.
- Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and international regulatory frameworks.
- Degree in EHS, Sustainability, or related field.
- CSP, CHMM, etc. certifications.
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 have 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:
$172,630.00 - $258,950.00
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.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
June 18, 2026 - June 25, 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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