Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety, EHS - San Fran Bay Area, California

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

21d•$80,000 - $100,613•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is seeking an experienced Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to support clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, San Jose, and Santa Clara. The consultant will provide onsite support and strategic guidance to clients, helping them navigate regulatory requirements, mitigate risks, and implement safety programs. The position involves work across a range of EHS areas, including audits and assessments, biohazards, chemical and laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, electrical safety, fire prevention, machine guarding, process safety, and related topics. The role requires travel to client sites, primarily within Northern California, for up to 40 hours per week. A valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle is required. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. The anticipated annual base pay is $80,000–$100,613 USD, depending on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and discretion. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or a related science discipline.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
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.
Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or a related science discipline.
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, observations, audits, and onsite compliance inspections.
Help develop and implement safety programs addressing auditing and assessments, biohazards, chemical and laboratory safety, data analysis, electrical safety and NFPA 70E, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, laser safety, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, process hazard assessments, robotics safety, and safety process improvement.
Perform building hazardous materials inspections and hazardous or biohazardous waste inspections, and verify client compliance requirements.
Support EHS permitting requirements.
Conduct industrial hygiene evaluations.
Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
Collect and analyze field data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies.
Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.
Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across deliverables.