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

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

5d•$44 - $61•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 supports EHS compliance and management-system work, with a focus on health and safety in high-tech research and development settings. Relevant work includes laboratory and biosafety, chemical safety, environmental reporting, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency response planning, and contractor safety management. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, limited-term position lasting 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 including education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. The position may be eligible for discretionary bonus pay, subject to ERM policies; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not eligible for bonuses. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, AD&D insurance, a 401(k), and other applicable benefits.

Requirements

At least 7 years of applicable experience providing EHS support, with an 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 laboratory spaces, maintain sensitivity to highly confidential research, and engage professionally with personnel at all organizational levels and external research personnel.
Effective written and verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science 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 regulations, client standards, and management systems.
Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and management-system projects, including R&D laboratory safety and 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, 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 for project deliverables.
Build client relationships and encourage repeat business by striving to exceed client expectations.
Support ERM Partners and Project Managers in managing and delivering projects.

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.
Possible discretionary bonus pay; casual and fixed-term/flex-force employees are not eligible.