Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant

ERM • Richmond, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring an on-site Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to support a key technology client’s data centers regionally in Dulles, Virginia. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting implementation of 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 data center safety requirements. This is a full-time (40 hours a week), limited-term role for a duration of 1 year, renewable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related discipline preferred.
• At least 2 years of applicable experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports is a plus.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced customer environment, handling multiple assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and being able to re-prioritize tasks as needed.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
• Willing to travel regionally to multiple client locations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in High Tech, Power, Pharmaceutical, or chemical sector environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform health and safety assessments and inspections in accordance with corporate EHS programs and applicable regulations, including emergency response; chemical management; incident management; walking/working surfaces; powered industrial vehicles (i.e. powered pallet jacks, forklifts, etc.); mobile elevating work platforms; fall protection; crane safety; confined space safety; hot work; permit to work systems; personal protective equipment; tools & machinery; electrical safety; ergonomics; extreme working temperatures; laser safety.
• Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials use/storage/waste, EHS auditing.
• Perform environmental inspections in accordance with the site’s permits, and local, regional, and federal requirements, including but not limited to air, stormwater, waste, and other land or environmental control equipment inspections.
• Support our clients’ desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees