Environmental Health and Safety Consultant (Field Based) - ERM (Job)
Description:
ERM is hiring a motivated, hands-on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to support a key client in Santa Clara, California. This is a full-time (36 hours a week), limited-term role with a duration of 2 months, extendable.
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. Candidates should also have familiarity with laboratory safety requirements, waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal/ electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing Contractor Safety, Machine Guarding and Lockout Tagout programs.
 - Perform compliance audits to assess client compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
 - Support our clients’ desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
 - Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
 - Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as R&D laboratory safety, chemical safety, machine guarding, laser safety, robotics safety, hazardous materials use/storage/waste, EHS auditing.
 - Develop and implement EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
 - Manage tasks within assigned scope/budget/schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
 - Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.
 - Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
 - Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
 
Skills/Eligibility:
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
 - A minimum of 5+ years of applicable experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
 - Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
 - Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and being able to re-prioritize tasks as-needed.
 - Valid driver’s license and good driving record.