Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety / San Fran Bay Area

About the position Join ERM, the world’s largest dedicated team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals. ERM partners with innovative companies in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, and other sectors to address their EHS and sustainability challenges. As a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety in the San Fran Bay Area, California, you will provide cutting-edge EHS solutions, helping clients navigate regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and implement best-in-class safety programs. Your role will directly influence how organizations operate safely and sustainably. ERM is trusted by global leaders to deliver these solutions. As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet today's needs while preserving opportunities for future generations. ERM is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, recognizing diversity as a strength that leads to better client solutions. Their team of experts supports clients across their organizations to operationalize sustainability, leveraging deep technical expertise in environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues through a "boots to boardroom" approach.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, providing onsite support and strategic guidance
• Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, and observations to ensure compliance and protect personnel
• Help develop and implement innovative EHS programs in areas such as Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention, Chemical Management, and Process Safety
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed expectations
• Help 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
• Perform building hazardous materials inspections, oversight, and sampling
• Support construction safety, industrial hygiene, and behavior-based safety initiatives
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations
• Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across all deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related science (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, and client-focused
• Willingness to travel to and be at client site(s) for up to 40 hours/week primarily within the Northern California San Fran Bay Area, California
• 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’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field
• Expertise in California-specific EHS regulations and best practices

Benefits

• paid time off
• parental leave
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• disability
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
• other applicable benefits to eligible employees