Provide technical guidance and consultation to facility EHS staff and management on EHS regulatory compliance and the requirements of the Global EHS Assurance Manual
Serve as a resource to facilities when there is a transition of EHS coverage, including supporting onboarding and continuity of EHS programs
Help facilities follow up on and properly close findings from regulatory compliance inspections, CEHS Assessments, and IAAS Audits
Champion the Safety Driven strategy and help facilities connect it to their daily work
Counsel and coach facility EHS staff and leaders across multiple facilities, states, and Divisions to improve EHS performance and compliance
Build strong working relationships with facility EHS teams, Facility Managers, and Divisional EHS leadership to understand each site’s business needs and provide direction that helps it succeed
Monitor facility EHS performance and compliance trends, identify risks and gaps, and escalate and recommend actions to Corporate EHS and Divisional leadership as appropriate
Share best practices and lessons learned across facilities, Divisions, and regions
Enhancing the Enterprise Contractor Safety Program
Our organization has made significant progress in strengthening its contractor safety program, and there is more to do. We need consistent implementation of the Contractor Safety Playbook across facilities and a fundamental change in how Facility Contractor Sponsors engage contractors. In this role, you will provide the leadership, structure, and capability development to make that change happen. Your responsibilities will include:
Partner with facilities to align contractor prequalification practices with business and operational requirements
Support consistent implementation of the Contractor Safety Playbook and Facility Contractor Safety Handbooks across facilities
Develop and manage the capability-building strategy for Facility Contractor Sponsors, providing the knowledge, resources, and practical skills needed to manage contractor safety effectively
Support enterprise contractor safety initiatives, including Contractor Sponsor Upskilling and deployment of Avetta Worker Management and Worksite Safety capabilities, by coordinating pilots, gathering facility feedback, and supporting rollout
Support facility Deployment Champions and Facility Contractor Sponsors with guidance, training, and resources
Strengthen the working relationship between facilities and contractors
Shift contractor engagement from a traditional compliance-based model to a partnership-based approach focused on shared safety ownership and performance
Establish more effective safety expectations and dialogue between Facility Contractor Sponsors and contractors
Identify and lead opportunities to improve contractor safety governance, tools, training, and performance monitoring
Help define and track contractor safety metrics, and report progress and performance trends to Corporate EHS leadership
What You Have
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Extensive professional experience in EHS, Operations, Contractor Safety, or related fields.
Skills
Working knowledge of EHS regulatory requirements and EHS management systems, and the ability to apply them to facility operations.
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level projects or strategic initiatives.
Strong facilitation, presentation, coaching, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizational levels.
Experience developing programs, systems, processes, or organizational initiatives.
Ability to travel 25-50% domestically to support facilities.
What Will Set You Apart
Experience managing or improving contractor safety programs, including prequalification, onboarding, worksite oversight, and performance monitoring.
Experience with contractor management platforms.
Experience supporting facility EHS compliance, including assessments, audits, and closing findings.
Experience applying Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles within industrial or manufacturing environments.
Experience designing and deploying training and capability-building programs, such as sponsor upskilling.
Experience leading organizational change and capability-building initiatives.
Professional certifications related to safety.
Additional Information
Required Travel: Ability to travel 25-50% domestically to support facilities.
Summary Pay Range
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
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
November 13, 2026 - November 26, 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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