Consulting H&S Program Manager (Field Based)

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Consulting H&S Program Manager for a multinational technology facility in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The role leads the facility’s health and safety (H&S) program portfolio, oversees contingent employees, interfaces with facilities management, and engages cross-functional leaders across an organization of approximately 15,000 people. Deep knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations and substantial program management experience are essential. This is a part-time, limited-term role of 6 months, with the possibility of extension. The manager has authority to implement and enforce company programs, policies, and standard operating procedures throughout the facility. The position develops and aligns H&S strategies, organizes programs involving complex technical and regulatory issues, and evaluates existing processes for opportunities to standardize and streamline. The work focuses significantly on electrical safety, LOTO, confined space, contractor safety, event planning and oversight, and Safety Management Systems (SMS). The role provides oversight to the contingent H&S team and coordinates with cross-functional departments and onsite contractors. It also oversees multiple projects and staff, ensuring work meets scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations. The position may involve travel; ability and willingness to travel is listed as preferred, and local candidates are preferred. The anticipated annual base pay is $59.61–$74.27 (USD). Actual pay depends on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, although casual and fixed-term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible. Eligible employees may receive paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits.

Requirements

BS/MS in safety, occupational health, engineering, or a related science degree.
15+ years of relevant experience working with significant industrial clients on regulatory compliance and H&S compliance programs, with emphasis on hi-tech sectors.
Deep understanding of Cal/OSHA regulations and significant program management experience.
Experience developing written Global Standards and Standard Operating Procedures covering multiple operational locations and contingent workers.
Solid understanding of relevant local, state, and federal regulations and how they apply to technology-based industry and manufacturing.
Substantial experience with practical implementation and program streamlining, and a passion for H&S performance improvement.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Recognized technical expertise and an established reputation in the local marketplace.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification or registration in the field, such as CSP, CIH, PE, or PMP.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as H&S Program Manager with authority to implement and enforce company programs, policies, and SOPs throughout the facility, driving programs to successful operation and completion.
Design and implement H&S strategies that align multiple programs, create new programs as needed, and follow through on execution with associated facility departments.
Organize and manage facility H&S programs involving complex technical and regulatory issues.
Evaluate existing H&S programs and processes to identify opportunities for standardization and streamlining.
Implement and enforce Cal/OSHA and other safety-related requirements, with significant focus on electrical safety, LOTO, confined space, contractor safety, event planning and oversight, and Safety Management Systems (SMS) programs.
Provide oversight to the contingent H&S team while interfacing effectively with cross-functional departments and onsite contractors.
Oversee and manage multiple projects and staff within scope, budget, and schedule expectations, and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
Parental leave.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
AD&D insurance.
401(k).
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
The role may be eligible for bonus pay at ERM’s discretion; casual and fixed-term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible.