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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.

Environmental Team Lead- 1st Shift

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Incentives/Bonus Opportunities, Matching 401k, available first day of employment.

CATERPILLAR - BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

Job Description:

This role will perform assignments to support the site Title V Air permit and Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring alignment with ISO 14001 standards and corporate sustainability goals.

Responsibilities include interacting with all levels of Operations management, support groups, team leaders, and technicians to meet EHS goals and objectives.  This job includes the understanding of Lafayette EHS processes and initiatives and a commitment to ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Position Notes:

• 1st shift: 6:30am-2:30pm

• Please include detailed work history to be considered, attached resume preferred.

• Candidates must be able to read, write, and conduct business in English

Major Responsibilities:

This role will perform various assignments to support management of site and contractor safety and environmental programs.  Examples include but are not limited to:

• Support facility compliance with Title V and the Clean Air Act through routine inspections, recordkeeping, and deviation investigations
• Support implementation and continual improvement of the site EMS aligned with ISO 14001 requirements
• Assist in identifying and evaluating environmental aspects and impacts within manufacturing processes
• Develop, update, and deliver environmental training and awareness materials (e.g., waste management, spill prevention, resource conservation)
• Maintain accurate environmental training, compliance, and documentation records within systems such as Workday and SharePoint
• Support internal and external environmental audits, including ISO 14001 EMS audits and regulatory inspections
• Support manufacturing engineering and operations teams with Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives focused on waste reduction, emissions reduction, and resource efficiency
• Create weekly ‘Start-of-Shift’ environmental awareness communications aligned with key environmental risks and initiatives
• Monitor and support environmental performance metrics (e.g., waste generation, recycling rates, energy and water usage)
• Engage technicians and team leaders to identify environmental risks and improvement opportunities
• Support technician-driven environmental and sustainability programs (e.g., recycling, waste segregation, pollution prevention)
• Assist EHS Leadership in maintaining compliance with the EHS Assurance Manual and EMS documentation requirements
• Complete Environmental Risk Assessments, including spill risk, chemical storage, and waste stream evaluations
• Support management of change (MOC) processes to evaluate environmental impacts of operational or process changes
• Assist with EMS documentation control, including procedures, work instructions, and records required for ISO 14001 certification

Basic Qualifications:

• Understanding or exposure to environmental regulations and ISO 14001 principles preferred
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpers