Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

ERM•Walnut Creek, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join ERM, the largest global team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals, as a Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is at the forefront of creating safer workplaces, driving compliance, and influencing strategic decisions for innovative companies in sectors like technology, biopharma, power, media, and telecommunications. You will drive strategic growth for ERM’s Health & Safety Services, build trusted relationships with senior leaders, lead transformative EHS programs, and mentor a team of expert consultants.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree. Or equivalent experience.
6+ years of relevant EHS experience, ideally within technology, biopharma, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
Strong knowledge of California and federal EHS regulations.
Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Ability to travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
California 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.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master'degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
10+ years of progressive EHS experience, ideally within Technology, BioPharma, Power, Media, or Telecommunications industries.
Project management experience.
Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH (strongly preferred).
Experience with auditing, process hazard assessments, industrial hygiene, and safety process improvement.
Familiarity with advanced safety topics (e.g., robotics safety, NFPA 70E, machine guarding, radiation safety, EHS Design such as Building and Fire Code experience.).

Responsibilities

Develop and implement innovative safety programs, to help our growing local and global clients address a wide array of Safety challenges including: Auditing/Assessments, Behavior-Based Safety, Biohazards, Chemical or Lab Safety, Data Analysis, Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Laser Safety, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Process Hazard Assessments, Robotics Safety, Safety Process Improvement.
Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
Provide training and coaching to improve client safety performance.
Analyze data and deliver actionable insights to reduce hazards and ensure compliance.
Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth through exceptional service delivery.
Collaborate with ERM’s global network to solve multidisciplinary challenges.
Identify and secure new business opportunities through strong client relationships and technical proposals.
Design and lead large-scale programs and multi-disciplinary project teams.
Deliver the full spectrum of ERM’s safety consulting services, including compliance audits, leadership training, and risk management systems.
Drive innovation to anticipate client needs and differentiate ERM in the marketplace.
Achieve financial targets while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.