Leader EHS

Caterpillar Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

FSAs

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking a Leader EHS to provide leadership and direction for Environmental, Health, and Safety activities across a 150-person, 1+ million sq. ft.

site. This 1st-shift, on-site role involves regulatory compliance, safety culture, and cross-functional collaboration with PSLD and operations teams. The successful candidate will drive EHSS initiatives, manage permits, incidents, audits, and training while partnering with local agencies and internal stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Effective communication concepts, tools and techniques and the ability to transmit ideas clearly.
• Proactive mindset and action on responsibilities and challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects or activities.
• Knowledge of methods to recognize, anticipate and resolve problems.
• Knowledge of EHS policies and ability to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHSS compliance activities across the site and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Manage regulatory permits and relationships with agencies.
• Drive safety initiatives for a 150-person, 1+ million sq. ft. operation.
• Oversee site security programs and third-party providers.
• Lead incident management including investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify hazards and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure EHSS training is completed to meet requirements.
• Conduct audits to verify compliance with standards and regulations.
• Monitor EHSS metrics and recommend improvements.
• Address environmental and safety challenges at the facility.

Skills

Effective communications

Initiative

Managing multiple priorities

Problem solving

EHS policy compliance

Job description

Career Area:

Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.

OurProduct Support and Logistics Division (PSLD)is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar.In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is ourcustomers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly everyelement of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

As a Leader EHS, you will be responsible for providing leadership, mentoring and direction to hourly, salaried and management personnel engaged in Environmental, Health, and/or Safety (EHS) activities.

Additional Information:

• This role is located in Denver, CO and does not offer relocation.
• This role is 1st shift, Monday – Friday.
• This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules.
• This role requires up to 10% domestic travel.

What You Will Do:

• Lead all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) compliance activities, ensuring adherence to company policies and federal, state, and local regulations.

• Manage regulatory permits and maintain relationships with local, state, and governmental agencies.

• Drive facility-wide safety initiatives and foster a strong safety culture across a 150-person, 1+ million sq. ft. operation.

• Oversee site security programs and manage third-party security providers.

• Lead incident management activities, including recordable injury tracking, investigations, corrective actions, and communications.

• Identify environmental, health, and safety hazards and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

• Ensure completion of required EHSS training to meet regulatory and business requirements.

• Conduct audits and assessments to verify compliance with company standards and government regulations.

• Monitor EHSS performance metrics, analyze trends, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

• Address complex environmental and operational challenges associated with the facility’s size, age, and location.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• 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.

• 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.

What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have):

• Demonstrated passion for workplace safety and a track record of driving proactive safety initiatives.
• Experience building strong partnerships with operations teams to identify risks and implement practical EHSS solutions.
• Ability to influence, engage, and motivate employees at all levels to foster a strong safety culture.
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge the status quo and introduce innovative ideas for continuous improvement.
• Experience navigating and applying county, city, and state environmental, health, and safety regulations, preferably within the Denver, CO area.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to address complex environmental and safety challenges in large-scale operations.

What You Will Get:

This is Caterpillar– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.Learn more about The CaterpillarExperience and why It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Careerat Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD) .

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’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.

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Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 26, 2026 - September 8, 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.