Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) San Fran Bay Area, CA
About The Position
ERM is hiring a Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), to support clients across the San Francisco Bay Area. The role may be based in Menlo Park, San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Clara, or Sunnyvale. You will work with clients in sectors including technology, biotech, manufacturing, power, chemicals, and oil and gas to address occupational health and safety challenges, support regulatory compliance, and improve EHS programs. The position includes frequent travel to client locations throughout the region. You will provide onsite EHS support, conduct risk assessments, inspections, audits, and safety observations, investigate incidents, and help clients implement corrective actions and EHS programs. You will also collaborate with clients and internal global teams on hazards, chemical management, industrial hygiene, and other safety issues, while helping manage project scope, budget, and schedule. The anticipated annual base pay is $71,811–$90,422. Actual pay may depend on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay, subject to ERM’s policies and discretion. ERM offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, among other applicable benefits. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related science, or equivalent work experience (2 years of work experience equates to 1 year of education).
- At least 1 year of relevant experience.
- Ability to travel across the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Mateo areas.
- Strong understanding of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in cross-functional teams.
- Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle, given frequent travel to client locations.
- Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM.
- Knowledge of California-specific EHS regulations and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide onsite client support to address EHS challenges.
- Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, observations, audits, and assessments.
- Improve safety processes in areas including behavior-based safety, chemical and laboratory safety, electrical safety/NFPA 70E, industrial hygiene, robotics safety, process hazard assessments, and lockout/tagout (LOTO).
- Assist in developing and implementing programs such as HazComm, IIPP, and PSM.
- Investigate incidents and recommend or help implement corrective actions.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations.
- Collaborate with global teams on solutions for hazards, chemical management, industrial hygiene, and related matters.
- Build and maintain client relationships, serving as an extension of clients’ EHS teams.
- Assist in managing projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule targets.
- Communicate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
- Bonus pay may be available, subject to eligibility and ERM policies and discretion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
