Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant (Field Based)

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring a hands-on, field-based EHS Consultant to provide onsite support to a key technology client in Sunnyvale, California. This full-time role is 40 hours per week and is limited-term for one year, with the possibility of extension. The consultant will support EHS compliance and performance, with an emphasis on health and safety, and work across areas including research and development laboratory safety, chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials and waste, and EHS auditing. The ideal candidate has experience developing and supporting implementation of Cal/OSHA requirements, standard operating procedures, job hazard analyses and risk assessments, emergency response plans, behavioral safety programs, and contractor safety management. Familiarity with research laboratory safety, hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, universal and electronic waste, HMBP environmental reporting, and chemical safety requirements is also sought. The role involves conducting assessments and audits, providing training and field coaching, developing compliance documents, and managing assigned project work to scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards. The consultant will work with ERM Partners, Project Managers, other ERM employees, and clients to deliver projects and build client relationships. The anticipated annual base pay is $78,240–$98,577. Actual pay may depend on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs; in some cases, pay may fall outside the stated range. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, though casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible. Eligible employees are offered a benefits package that includes paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, and a 401(k), among other applicable benefits.

Requirements

At least 2 years of applicable experience providing EHS support, with an emphasis on health and safety.
A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Effective written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple assignments, meet strict deadlines, and reprioritize tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related discipline is preferred.
Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports is a plus.
Experience developing and supporting implementation of Cal/OSHA requirements, standard operating procedures, job hazard analyses/risk assessments, emergency response plans, behavioral safety programs, and contractor safety management.
Familiarity with research laboratory safety requirements; hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, and electronic waste management; HMBP environmental reporting; and chemical safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform compliance audits to assess client compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulations, client standards, and management systems.
Support improvements in client safety performance through training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and management-system projects, including R&D laboratory safety, chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials use, storage and waste, and EHS auditing.
Develop and implement EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
Manage assigned tasks within scope, budget, and schedule, and ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
Build client relationships and encourage repeat business by striving to exceed client expectations.
Support ERM Partners and Project Managers in effectively managing and delivering projects.
Build collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

Benefits

Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and floating holidays.
Parental leave.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Disability insurance.
AD&D insurance.
401(k).
Other applicable benefits for eligible employees.
The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible.