Principal Consultant, Safety, Environmental & Governance - Mining

ERM•Denver, CO

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a seasoned consultant who thrives at the intersection of strategic advisory, environmental governance, and industry transformation, especially across the mining and metals value chain. It offers an opportunity to shape the future of responsible supply chains and influence clients at the highest levels. Mining and metals companies are facing unprecedented shifts due to global sustainability pressures and emerging responsible sourcing standards. ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant to help industry-leading clients navigate these forces with clarity, strategy, and confidence. The role involves guiding organizations toward responsible operations, stronger governance frameworks, and more sustainable performance across complex supply chains. This position blends high-impact project delivery with involvement in commercial strategy alongside ERM’s senior leadership, offering significant visibility, global reach, and a fast-track pathway to expanded leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (environmental engineering or health and safety) or years of experience (2 years per required year at a total of 12 years).
6+ years of relevant professional experience.
Background in mining, metals, or refiners/smelters industries.
Working knowledge of key safety and environmental requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor deliverables for executives and site-level audiences.
Experience in corporate strategy, compliance management, organizational design, and/or process optimization.
Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
Proven success managing multiple projects in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Ability to work independently, travel as needed and meet tight deadlines.
A positive, client-focused attitude with a drive to deliver excellence and grow the business.

Nice To Haves

Lead Auditor/Practitioner status in ISO 14001, SA 8000, APSCA, or CSCA.
Experience in data analysis, modeling, or data visualization.
Experience managing technical teams on complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
Experience with state, federal mining regulatory.

Responsibilities

Shape enterprise-level environmental and safety management systems for global mining and metals organizations, with the opportunity to support technology and manufacturing clients as well.
Translate emerging standards and expectations—such as IRMA, TSM, ASI, Copper Mark, and ResponsibleSteel—into actionable business solutions.
Build trusted relationships with corporate leaders while delivering insights that influence strategic direction.
Support multidisciplinary project teams and ensure exceptional quality across all deliverables.
Support local, national, and international clients on complex sustainability challenges without being tied to heavy travel.
Help propel ERM’s growth by contributing to market strategies, proposals, and integrated service offerings.
Act as a commercial leader to help grow client relationships and key accounts.
Design, implement, and enhance enterprise-wide management systems, programs, policies, and standards with a focus on the mining/minerals supply chain.
Build deep expertise across responsible mining frameworks such as IRMA, TSM, ASI, RMI, ICMM, Copper Mark, and ResponsibleSteel.
Maintain strong technical knowledge of safety and environmental compliance, emerging legislation, and stakeholder-driven initiatives.
Conduct interviews and assessments at corporate, division, and site levels; deliver presentations, trainings, and workshops.
Help manage key stakeholders.
Manage multiple projects to scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Analyze complex data and distill insights into clear, concise executive-ready takeaways.
Develop client-facing perspectives, go-to-market strategies, strategic growth initiatives, and proposals.
Support key client accounts and grow relationships with existing clients.
Promote ERM’s culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Coach and develop junior consultants at ERM.