Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant (Field Based)
About The Position
ERM is hiring a motivated hands-on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to join our growing Performance & Assurance technical team in Sunnyvale, California. This position is expected to involve working a minimum of 3 days on-site. This is a fixed-term, full-time role (40 hours a week) through December 31, 2025, and the possibility of renewal. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting implementation of Cal/OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis/ Risk Assessments, Emergency Response Plans, Behavioral Safety Programs and Contractor Safety Management. Candidates should also have familiarity with research laboratory safety requirements, waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal/ electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.
Requirements
- BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
- At least 2 years of applicable experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
- Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and being able to re-prioritize tasks as-needed.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Responsibilities
- Perform compliance audits to assess client compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
- Support our clients' desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
- Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
- Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as R&D laboratory safety, chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials use/storage/waste, EHS auditing.
- Develop and implement EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
- Manage tasks within the assigned scope/budget/schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
- Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.
- Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible employees.
- Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week. Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package. Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
