Managing Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety​/San Fran Bay Area

Why This Role Matters

ERM partners with the most dynamic organizations to tackle their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges. As a Managing Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety within the San Francisco Bay Area, California (San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Clara, etc.), you’ll be at the forefront of creating safer workplaces, driving compliance, and influencing strategic decisions that protect people and the planet.

• Lead high-profile projects that improve safety performance across Silicon Valley and beyond.
• Design and implement cutting-edge health and safety programs that reduce risk and enhance operational excellence.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and become a go-to advisor for complex technical and regulatory issues.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, shaping the next generation of EHS leaders.

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree. Or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of relevant EHS experience, ideally within technology, biotech, 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 Fran 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.
• Preferred:
  • Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
  • Professional certifications such as CSP or CIH.
  • Experience with advanced safety programs and process improvement initiatives.

• 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.

For the Managing Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety position, the anticipated annual base pay is $100,474 – $127,553 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note:

Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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