Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety / San Fran Bay Area

ERM•Torrance, CA

21h•$80,000 - $100,613•Hybrid

About The Position

Join the world’s largest dedicated team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals at ERM. ERM partners with the most innovative companies in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, and beyond to tackle their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges. As an experienced professional who thrives on solving complex problems and driving meaningful change, this is an opportunity to lead the way. ERM is trusted by global leaders to deliver cutting-edge EHS solutions that protect people, the environment, and business continuity. As a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety within the San Fran Bay Area, California, you will be on the front lines—helping clients navigate regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and implement best-in-class safety programs. Your work will directly influence how organizations operate safely and sustainably. As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. ERM's diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by deep technical expertise in addressing environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. This comprehensive service model, referred to as a “boots to boardroom” approach, allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related science (or equivalent experience).
2+ years of relevant experience.
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 Northern California San Fran Bay Area, California.
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.
Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related 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 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 develop and 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 inspections, oversight, and sampling.
Support construction safety, industrial hygiene, and behavior-based safety initiatives.
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.