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

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring hands-on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialists to support a key client’s Global EHS operations across multiple sites in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The role focuses on developing and supporting the implementation of state and federal OSHA and EPA requirements, client-specific EHS programs, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analyses and Risk Assessments, Emergency Response Plans, and Contractor Safety Management. Relevant areas include research laboratory safety, waste management, environmental reporting, and chemical safety requirements. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, limited-term position for 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The anticipated annual base pay is $44.23–$60.81 (USD); actual pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The role may be eligible for bonus pay at ERM’s discretion, subject to its policies and procedures; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not bonus eligible. ERM offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package. The company describes itself as a global sustainability consultancy partnering with organizations to address sustainability challenges and operationalize sustainability through technical and strategic expertise. ERM emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as important to its work environment and client solutions.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience providing EHS support, with emphasis on health and safety.
Demonstrated experience working in high-tech research and development environments, including cleanroom operation and protocols.
Strong experience managing, inspecting, and maintaining emergency response equipment, such as filtered powered air-purifying (PAPR) and supplied-air respirators, direct-read industrial hygiene meters, and auxiliary equipment.
Ability to navigate constantly changing lab spaces, maintain sensitivity to highly confidential research, and engage professionally with personnel at all levels of the organization and external research personnel.
Effective written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

BS 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.

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 (including biosafety), chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials use, storage and waste, and EHS auditing.
Manage, inspect, and maintain emergency response equipment, including respirators and direct-read industrial hygiene meters and auxiliary equipment.
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.