H&S R&D Lab Manager (Field Based) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in Walnut Creek, California

Job Description:

ERM is hiring a H&S R&D Lab Manager for a multinational technology facility located in Menlo Park, CA.  The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of managerial, technical, and industrial facility experience to help our client proactively address their H&S risks and challenges.  You must have a deep understanding of CalOSHA regulations with emphasis on electrical, LOTO, and confined space safety.  In this role you will interface with contingent employees, construction workers, Client Business (Engineering and R&D) teams, and facilities management in a R&D product testing and technical development lab environment. This is a limited-term role (16-24 hours/week) for a duration of 6 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Function as a H&S Manager with authority to implement and enforce company programs, policies, and SOPs throughout the Client's product testing and development laboratories and driving the programs to successful operation and completion.


• Provide support as needed to the Client contingent H&S Team while effectively interfacing with cross-functional departments and onsite contractors.


• Organize and manage facility H&S programs with complex technical/ regulatory issues.


• Design and implement H&S strategies to align multiple programs and create new programs as needed, following through on execution and implementation among associated facility departments.


• Responsible for implementing and enforcing CalOSHA and other safety-related requirements, with significant focus on Electrical Safety, LOTO, Contractor Safety and Safety Management Systems (SMS) programs.


• Ability to recognize and evaluate existing H&S programs and processes requiring standardization and streamlining, as appropriate.


• Oversee and manage multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in safety, occupational health, electrical engineering, or related science degree.


• 7+ years relevant experience in working in General Industry on H&S compliance programs, with emphasis on the hi-tech sectors and product development laboratories.


• Certification in field; CSP and/or PE, preferable electrical engineering, or similar registration highly desirable.


• Electrical Safety (low and high voltage) experience is required.


• Previous manufacturing safety and managerial experience is a plus.


• Be passionate about H&S performance improvement and have substantial experience with practical implementation and program streamlining.


• Experience with implementation of Global Standards and Standard Operating Procedures covering multi operational locations and contingent workers.


• Solid understanding of the relevant local, state, and federal regulations and how they apply to the various facets of a technological based industry and manufacturing.


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


• Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the local marketplace.


• Ability and willingness to travel.


• Local candidates preferred.

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!

Pay Transparency:

For the Consulting H&S Manager position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $124,009 - $138,673, $59.62/hr - $66.67/hr, limited-term, non-exempt.  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 employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.  This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.  Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package.  Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

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, determinable, and payable. 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.