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

ERM is hiring motivated, hands-on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialists to support a key client’s Global EHS operations across multiple sites in San Francisco-Bay Area, California.

The ideal candidate has experience developing and supporting implementation of state and federal OSHA and EPA requirements, client-specific EHS programs, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analyses/Risk Assessments, Emergency Response Plans, and Contractor Safety Management, with expertise in research laboratory safety, waste management, environmental reporting, and chemical safety requirements.

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

 

Responsibilities


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



* Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.



* Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects, including R&D laboratory safety (including biosafety), chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials use/storage/waste, and EHS auditing.



* Manage, inspect, and maintain emergency response equipment, including respirators and direct-read industrial hygiene meters and auxiliary equipment.



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



* Support clients’ efforts to improve safety performance through training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.



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



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



* Support ERM Partners and Project Managers in managing and delivering projects.

 

Requirements


* Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience providing EHS support, with emphasis on health and safety.



* Demonstrated experience working in high-tech research and development environments, including cleanroom operation and protocols.



* Strong experience managing, inspecting, and maintaining emergency response equipment, such as filtered powered air-purifying (PAPR) and supplied-air respirators, direct-read industrial hygiene meters, and auxiliary equipment.



* Ability to navigate constantly changing lab spaces, maintain sensitivity to highly confidential research, and engage professionally with personnel at all levels of the organization and with external research personnel.



* Effective written and verbal communication, organization, and analytical skills.

 

Preferred Qualifications


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



* Experience recording and writing detailed technical data and reports.



* Valid driver’s licens...