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

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

About The Position

ERM is hiring hands-on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultants for its Performance & Assurance technical team in the Bay Area, California, and Seattle Metro, Washington. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, limited-term role lasting 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The position focuses on supporting clients with EHS compliance and management systems, including health and safety, environmental requirements, and research laboratory safety. The anticipated annual base pay is $39.18–$48.70 (USD). Actual pay may depend on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs, and may fall outside the stated range. The role may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies and procedures; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits. ERM describes itself as a global sustainability consultancy that partners with organizations to address sustainability challenges and opportunities. It emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and a “boots to boardroom” service approach. Applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes or accept responsibility for fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Requirements

At least 3 years of applicable experience providing EHS support, with an emphasis on health and safety.
Effective written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills.
Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handle multiple assignments, meet strict deadlines, and reprioritize tasks as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related discipline.
Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Experience developing and supporting implementation of OSHA-approved state requirements, standard operating procedures, job hazard analyses/risk assessments, emergency response plans, behavioral safety programs, and contractor safety management.
Familiarity with research laboratory safety, waste management, environmental reporting, and chemical safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform compliance audits to assess client compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS 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.
Support clients’ efforts to improve safety performance through training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
Manage tasks within assigned scope, budget, and schedule, and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by striving to exceed client expectations.
Support ERM Partners and Project Managers in managing and delivering projects.
Build strong 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.
Potential discretionary bonus eligibility, subject to ERM policies and procedures.