Consultant, Health and Safety

ERM•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Consultant, Health and Safety supports ERM clients in strengthening safety performance, reducing risk, improving safety culture, and achieving regulatory compliance. The role contributes to safety management systems, risk assessments, inspections, incident investigations, industrial hygiene programs, and technical solutions for complex EHS challenges across diverse industries. The position involves working with ERM’s global experts and supporting client projects that may include high-risk work, health and chemical hazards, fire safety, and safety process improvement. It also offers opportunities to develop client relationships, identify business opportunities, and grow toward senior consulting and leadership roles. The Consultant manages project delivery to scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards; gathers and analyzes field data; prepares technical reports and recommendations; and develops and delivers training for client workforces, supervisors, and leaders. Travel may reach 75% during peak project periods, both domestically and internationally. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Requirements

BS/MS degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, environmental science, or a related field, or equivalent experience (6+ years in lieu of education).
At least 2 years of relevant experience in safety, risk management, and EHS compliance.
Hands-on experience implementing site or corporate safety programs, audits, and investigations.
Working knowledge of OSHA general industry standards (29 CFR 1910) and construction standards (29 CFR 1926).
Strong written, verbal, and technical report-writing skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 75% during peak project periods.

Nice To Haves

3–6 years of relevant experience in safety, risk management, and EHS compliance.
Environmental compliance experience.
Certifications or credentials such as CHST, ASP/CSP, CIH, or OSHA 30-Hour, or progress toward certification.
Consulting experience with a demonstrated ability to develop client relationships and deliver high-impact solutions.
Exposure to corporate health and safety strategies, including safety culture, leadership, and serious injury/fatality (SIF) risk reduction.

Responsibilities

Help develop and implement EHS programs for high-risk work, including electrical safety and NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and robotics safety.
Help develop and implement programs addressing industrial hygiene, Hazard Communication, chemical management, chemical and laboratory safety, biohazards, laser safety, fire safety, and safety process improvement.
Implement Safety Management Systems and conduct audits, onsite compliance inspections, observations, and risk assessments.
Conduct industrial hygiene evaluations and qualitative and quantitative exposure assessments.
Perform incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning.
Collect and analyze field data and prepare technical reports and recommendations.
Manage projects to meet scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards while exceeding client expectations.
Develop and deliver training for client workforces, supervisors, and leadership.
Build and nurture client relationships, support repeat business, and help expand ERM’s market presence.