Consultant, EHS (Mid-Level)

ERM is seeking an EHS Consultant to join our growing Performance & Assurance technical team in Chicago, IL.

In this role, you will provide project support, task management and technical assistance on health and safety compliance projects, safety management systems, safety oversight, process safety management, and compliance assurance programs for clients.

Local and national clients served will be generally in manufacturing, chemical, semiconductor, power, oil and gas, and food sectors.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging EHS management projects for large industrial and global clients.

You would have access to ERM's national Performance & Assurance experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team.  Some travel will be expected.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Provide technical assistance on safety-related compliance projects, safety management system development and implementation, safety oversight, safety auditing, with focus on exposure monitoring assistance, safe permitting assessments and process safety management.


* Develop and assess safety programs procedures, plans, permits, and reports.


* Assess regulatory compliance across various safety programs and environmental media, with emphasis on PSM, RMP and combustible dust.


* Perform compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.


* Design and implement safety management systems and programs for clients.


* Conduct training, field coaching, and assessment for safety performance improvement projects.


* Provide on-site EHS compliance support at client facilities.


* Manage multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.


* Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and other Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.


* Effectively steward and build client relationships leading to repeat business.


* Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:


* BS in chemical engineering, safety engineering, or related discipline.


* 2 to 5 years of health and Safety or risk field experience in industrial environments, preferably in process plants.

Oil & gas, food, or chemical sector experience desired.


* Professional registrations/certifications (CIH, ASP/CSP, CHMM, OHST, PE) highly preferred.


* Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM/EPA RMP a plus.


* Demonstrated ability to provide detailed regulatory interpretation of federal and state OSHA regulations.


* Excellent communication, interpersonal, MS Office computer, and analytical skills; experienced in writing comprehensive technical reports.


* Experience maintaining corporate management standards (either as a consultant or an internal compliance officer).


* Ability to multi-ta...