Principal Consultant, Sustainable Operations

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant to join our Sustainable Operations team in New Orleans, LA.

In this role, you will build client relationships, develop opportunities, and manage and contribute technically to challenging Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance assurance, permitting, management systems, and auditing projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical/Chemical and Technology sectors and other industrial clients throughout the Gulf, as well as other national and international locations.

The successful candidate will also network with ERM's national compliance and auditing technical team to share consulting opportunities, business relationships, and the application of best practices to address client needs.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Provide leadership and strategic direction for expanding ERM's EHS compliance area and client base in the Texas market.  Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients.  Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.


* Direct strategic environmental permits/inspection and compliance assurance programs for a variety of industrial clients with complex technical/regulatory issues.  Work closely with clients and develop strong relationships to understand specific processes and develop a permitting and compliance strategy to help clients maintain maximum operating flexibility.

Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.


* Serve as a senior technical resource on EHS compliance assurance and permitting programs, review plans, permits, and inspection documentation prior to submittal to clients and/or agencies. 


* Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional environmental compliance markets (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development).


* Mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of compliance projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products.


* Support the general growth and development of ERM’s global management systems & compliance and auditing services.  Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute compliance and auditing projects, including participating on teams of professionals from multiple offices around the global organization. 

REQUIREMENTS:


* BS/MS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, or related degree.

PE license desired.


* 8+ years (12+ years preferred) of relevant experience in environmental/compliance consulting.


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