Environmental Health and Safety Consultant (Field Based) - ERM (Job)

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time Position

Closing Date: November 14, 2025

Degree Level(s): BS

Salary Range: $88,236.00 - $132,849.00

Posted: October 14, 2025

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.

 

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