Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety, EHS

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•$80,000 - $100,613•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety, EHS, to support clients in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. The role provides onsite EHS support and strategic guidance to clients, helping them navigate regulatory requirements, mitigate risks, and implement safety programs. The consultant will work with clients across sectors including technology, biotech, manufacturing, and energy, and will contribute to solutions that protect people, the environment, and business continuity. The position involves developing and implementing EHS programs, conducting assessments and inspections, investigating incidents, supporting permitting requirements, and producing technical reports and recommendations. The role requires travel to client sites and willingness to be at client locations for up to 40 hours per week, primarily within the Northern California San Francisco Bay Area. A valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required because the work includes frequent travel across a large geographical area. The role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The anticipated annual base pay is $80,000–$100,613 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs, and the role may be eligible for bonus pay. Eligible employees may receive paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or a related science field.
At least 2 years of relevant experience; experience in technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors is ideal.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent, clear, concise, and client-focused communication skills.
Willingness to travel to and work at client sites for up to 40 hours per week, primarily within the Northern California San Francisco Bay Area.
Valid driver's license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, due to frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or a related science field.
Expertise in California-specific EHS regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, providing onsite support and strategic guidance.
Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, and observations to ensure compliance and protect personnel.
Help develop and implement EHS and safety programs covering areas such as Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention, Chemical Management, Process Safety, auditing and assessments, biohazards, chemical or lab safety, data analysis, electrical safety and NFPA 70E, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, laser safety, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), machine guarding, process hazard assessments, robotics safety, and safety process improvement.
Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
Perform building hazardous materials inspections and hazardous or biohazardous waste inspections, and verify client compliance requirements.
Support EHS permitting requirements.
Conduct audits, onsite compliance inspections, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
Collect and analyze field data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies.
Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across deliverables.
Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.