Consultant, Environmental, Health & Safety (Mid - Level) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in Walnut Creek, California

Job Description:

Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies on environmental issues and sustainable solutions?  Does the idea of learning from top EHS professionals on local, national and global teams excite you?  Are you eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, and work on interesting projects?  Can you be the type of EHS professional who delivers more than the client expects?  If your answers to these questions is yes, we encourage you to submit an application to join our team.

Our successful and rapidly growing ERM team is the largest dedicated team of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals in the world.  We are looking for focused and energetic professionals to help the worlds’ most dynamic companies in the tech, biotech, manufacturing, power, chemical, and oil and gas sectors tackle some of their most important environmental and sustainability challenges.

We are hiring a Consultant, Environmental, Health & Safety in the Walnut Creek area to help our growing local and global clients address a wide array of EHS challenges in the following areas:

• Auditing/Assessments


• Behavior Based Safety


• Biohazards


• Chemical or Lab Safety


• Data Analysis


• Electrical safety and NFPA 70E


• Hazardous Materials and Waste handling


• Industrial Hygiene


• ISO 14001/18001 / 45000, Management Systems


• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)


• Machine Guarding


• Process Hazard Assessments


• Safety Process Improvement


• Stormwater and Wastewater


• And many others

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help implement innovative EH&S programs and strategies for clients in a variety of industry sectors including technology, manufacturing, oil & gas, and pharmaceuticals.


• Identify and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.


• Assist with collection, review, and analysis of field data to evaluate conditions, present information, and implement effective solutions


• Support our clients desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.


• Participate as an enthusiastic team member on various project teams and effectively complete assignments.


• Learn and grow as an EHS professional through frequent internal and external training as well as exposure to interesting projects and advanced customer experiences.


• Spend time onsite with clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area to help solve their most pressing EHS challenges. 


• Assist the world’s most innovative companies develop solutions to complex technical and regulatory issues and concerns.


• Develop an understanding of how your work affects our clients’ business objectives and help them achieve these objectives.


• Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.


• Begin to build a network within and outside of ERM that will enable you to leverage and develop your skills and help solve challenging multi-disciplinary client challenges.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in Safety, Occupational Health, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related science degree.


• 2+ years relevant experience with exposure to the technology, pharmaceutical/biotech, manufacturing, power, chemical, and oil and gas sectors preferred


• ASP, IH Technician, CHMM, QISP, or similar certification desired.


• Knowledge of local, state and federal EHS regulations.


• Knowledge of data analysis software.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively.


• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, with guidance and direction.


• Good team player, especially during challenging situations. 


• Ethical, responsive, and positive.


• Strong work ethic with a passion to learn, grow, and thrive


• Valid Driver’s License. 


• Ability to travel 50-100% within the SF Bay Area and some occasional travel outside of the local Bay Area.

For the Consultant, Environmental Scientist position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $65,113 – $78,278 USD.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

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

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!