Staff Health and Safety Consultant (Entry Level) at ERM West Inc in Walnut Creek, California

Job Description:

Are you interested in working with the world’s most innovative companies on environmental issues and sustainable solutions?  Does the idea of learning from top EHS professionals on local, national and global teams excite you?  Are you eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, and work on interesting projects?  Can you be the type of Environmental professional who delivers more than the client expects?  If your answers to these questions is yes, we encourage you to submit an application to join our team.

Our successful and rapidly growing ERM team is the largest dedicated team of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals in the world.  We are looking for focused and energetic professionals to help the worlds’ most dynamic companies in the tech, biotech, manufacturing, power, chemical, and oil and gas sectors tackle some of their most important environmental and sustainability challenges.

We are hiring a Staff Health and Safety Consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area to help our growing local and global clients address a wide array of environmental challenges in the following areas:

• Auditing/Assessments


• Biohazards


• Chemical or Lab Safety


• Construction safety


• Data center safety


• Data Analysis


• Electrical safety and NFPA 70E


• Entertainment Production Safety


• Industrial Hygiene


• ISO 14001/18001 / 45000, Management Systems


• Laser Safety


• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)


• Machine Guarding


• Process Hazard Assessments


• Robotics Safety


• Safety Process Improvement


• And many others

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help implement innovative H&S programs and strategies in the areas of behavior-based safety, compliance auditing, safety management systems, process safety and risk management, high-impact training, and technical support.


• Identify and implement corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.


• Assist with collection, review, and analysis of field data to evaluate conditions, present information, and implement effective solutions


• Support our clients desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.


• Participate as an enthusiastic team member on various project teams and effectively complete assignments.


• Learn and grow as a safety professional through frequent internal and external training as well as exposure to interesting projects and advanced customer experiences.


• Spend time onsite with clients throughout Silicon Valley and the Bay Area to help solve their most pressing H&S challenges. 


• Assist the world’s most innovative companies develop solutions to complex technical and regulatory issues and concerns.


• Develop an understanding of how your work affects our clients’ business objectives and help them achieve these objectives.


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


• Begin to build a network within and outside of ERM that will enable you to leverage and develop your skills and help solve challenging multi-disciplinary client challenges.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS in Safety, Occupational Health, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related science degree.


• 1+ years relevant experience with exposure to the technology, pharmaceutical/biotech, manufacturing, power, chemical, and oil and gas sectors preferred

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASP, IH Technician, or similar certification/qualification highly desirable but not required.


• Master’s degree or equivalent in Environmental, Chemical, Engineering, or a related science or engineering degree highly desirable but not required.


• Knowledge of local, state and federal EHS regulations.


• Knowledge of data analysis software.

In-house corporate safety knowledge in Pharma or Tech environment.

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


• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, with guidance and direction.


• Ability to travel throughout the Bay Area to work with a variety of clients.


• Good team player, especially during challenging situations.


• Ethical, responsive, and positive.


• Strong work ethic with a passion to learn, grow, and thrive

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.

We have more than 160 offices in over 40 countries and territories employing more than 4,700 people who work on projects around the world. We invite you to join us in contributing to a progressive and sustainable future!

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide.  Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business.  ERM and our partners are driven by a dynamic vision: By 2021 we will be the clear leader in our chosen markets, we will double in value and we will deliver on our promises to our clients, our people and our investors.  For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers.  We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted by email, and requested to complete a video questionnaire. 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!