Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Consultant (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a motivated, hands-on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Consultant to support our key technology client (onsite 5 days a week) in San Francisco, CA.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week) limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, renewable.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting the implementation of Cal/OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessments, Emergency Response Plans, Behavioral Safety Programs, and Contractor Safety Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Perform compliance audits to assess adherence to applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.


* Conduct onsite safety inspections for office spaces and computer/hardware laboratories (e.g., robotics, soldering, 3D printing), ensuring safe operations and compliance with Cal/OSHA standards.


* Support lab safety programs with a focus on EHS compliance, including lab inspections and operational readiness, with approximately 80% of responsibilities centered on safety rather than emergency response.


* Provide technical assistance on a range of EHS topics such as R&D laboratory safety, chemical safety, machine guarding, laser and robotics safety, hazardous materials use/storage/waste, and EHS auditing.


* Deliver training, field coaching, and targeted assessments to help improve safety performance.


* Identify and follow up on corrective actions to close audit findings.


* Develop and implement EHS procedures, plans, permits, and reports.


* Build strong relationships with client teams, including tactful collaboration with highly skilled researchers and technical staff.


* Manage tasks within assigned scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring quality standards on deliverables.


* Support ERM Partners and Project Managers in effective project delivery.


* Foster collaboration with other ERM employees and contribute to a positive team environment.

REQUIREMENTS:


* BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related discipline preferred.


* Minimum of 2 years of applicable experience providing EHS support, with a strong emphasis on health and safety.


* Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and analytical abilities; experience writing detailed technical reports is a plus.


* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, manage multiple assignments, meet strict deadlines, and re-prioritize tasks as needed.


* Valid driver’s license and good driving record.


* Willingness to travel to other client sites in East and South Bay as needed.

Pay Transparency: 

For the EHS Consultant position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $87,360.00 – $132,828.80, $42.00/hr – $63.86/hr USD/CAD, limited-term, non-exempt.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors in...