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Description:

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 Redmond, WA. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) limited-term role with a duration of 2.5 months, renewable. The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting the implementation of OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Job Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessments, Emergency Response Plans, Behavioral Safety Programs, and Contractor Safety Management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform building walkthrough and 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 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, electrical 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.
• Support incident investigations with root cause identification and action items
• 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.

Skills/Eligibility:

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 1 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.