Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Conslutant

ERM•Seattle, WA

3d•$75,646 - $96,414•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring a motivated, hands-on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Consultant to support our key technology client (onsite 5 days a week) in Redmond, WA. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) limited-term role with a duration of 2.5 months, renewable. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting the implementation of OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessments, Emergency Response Plans, Behavioral Safety Programs, and Contractor Safety Management.

Requirements

BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related discipline preferred.
Minimum of 1 years of applicable experience providing EHS support, with a strong emphasis on health and safety.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and analytical abilities; experience writing detailed technical reports is a plus.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple assignments, meet strict deadlines, and re-prioritize tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

experience writing detailed technical reports is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform building walkthrough and compliance audits to assess adherence to applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
Conduct onsite safety inspections for office spaces and computer/hardware laboratories (e.g., robotics, soldering, 3D printing), ensuring safe operations and compliance with OSHA standards.
Support lab safety programs with a focus on EHS compliance, including lab inspections and operational readiness, with approximately 80% of responsibilities centered on safety rather than emergency response.
Provide technical assistance on a range of EHS topics such as R&D laboratory safety, electrical safety, chemical safety, machine guarding, laser and robotics safety, hazardous materials use/storage/waste, and EHS auditing.
Deliver training, field coaching, and targeted assessments to help improve safety performance.
Identify and follow up on corrective actions to close audit findings.
Support incident investigations with root cause identification and action items
Develop and implement EHS procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
Build strong relationships with client teams, including tactful collaboration with highly skilled researchers and technical staff.
Manage tasks within assigned scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring quality standards on deliverables.
Support ERM Partners and Project Managers in effective project delivery.
Foster collaboration with other ERM employees and contribute to a positive team environment.