Consultant, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

ERM•San Diego, CA

3d•$80,000 - $100,613•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional to join their team in Southern California (San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA). As a Consultant, you will be responsible for helping clients navigate regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and implement best-in-class safety programs. This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, providing onsite support, conducting safety risk assessments, developing and implementing EHS programs, investigating incidents, and building strong client relationships. ERM is the world’s largest dedicated team of EHS professionals, partnering with innovative companies across various sectors to address their EHS and sustainability challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
2+ years of relevant experience, ideally within technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, and client-focused.
Willingness to travel to and be at client site(s) for up to 40 hours/week primarily within the Los Angeles, California or San Diego, California area.
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of relevant experience, ideally within technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
Master degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
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 innovative EHS programs in areas such as Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention, Chemical Management, and Process Safety.
Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.
Help implement innovative safety programs, to help our growing local and global clients address a wide array of Safety challenges including: Auditing/Assessments, Behavior-Based Safety, 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, Safety Process Improvement.
Perform building hazardous materials and waste inspections, oversight, and sampling.
Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports and recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies.
Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across all deliverables.