Consulting Senior Associate, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) San Fran Bay Area, CA

ERM•San Jose, CA

3d•$71,811 - $90,422•Hybrid

About The Position

ERM is hiring a Consulting Senior Associate, EHS, based in California, with flexibility to work from Menlo Park, San Jose, Oakland, the San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Clara, or Sunnyvale. The role supports clients across technology, biotechnology, manufacturing, power, chemical, and oil and gas industries with occupational health and safety challenges. The successful candidate will help clients implement EHS programs, maintain regulatory compliance, and continually improve workplace safety. The role involves frequent travel to client locations across the region and requires a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle. The position combines onsite client support with safety risk assessments, inspections, observations, audits, incident investigations, and corrective-action recommendations. The Senior Associate will contribute to work involving chemical and laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, electrical safety, robotics safety, process hazard assessments, and lockout/tagout. They will also assist with developing and implementing programs such as HazComm, IIPP, and PSM, and help manage projects against scope, budget, and schedule. The anticipated annual base pay is $71,811–$90,422, with actual compensation dependent on factors including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay, subject to ERM’s policies and discretion. 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; two years of work experience equates to one year of education.
At least one year of relevant experience.
Ability to travel across the San Francisco Bay Area, 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, due to 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 support to clients addressing EHS challenges.
Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, observations, audits, and assessments.
Support safety process improvements in Behavior-Based Safety, Chemical and Lab Safety, Electrical Safety / NFPA 70E, Industrial Hygiene, Robotics Safety, Process Hazard Assessments, and LOTO.
Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions to support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Assist in developing and implementing HazComm, IIPP, PSM, and other EHS programs.
Collaborate with global teams to develop solutions for hazards, chemical management, industrial hygiene, and related areas.
Assist in managing projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule targets.
Communicate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality results and build strong client relationships.