Consultant, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS)

Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience in technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
  • Strong ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with a focus on clarity and client engagement.
  • Willingness to travel extensively within the Los Angeles or San Diego area, up to 40 hours a week.
  • Valid driver's license required for frequent client site travel.

Responsibilities

  • Implement innovative safety programs addressing diverse EHS challenges.
  • Perform hazardous materials and waste inspections and compliance oversight.
  • Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
  • Collect field data and prepare detailed technical reports with recommendations.
  • Collaborate with teams to execute EHS programs and strategies.
  • Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory compliance.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing strategic guidance.

Benefits

  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life, disability, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP retirement savings plan.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Ready to make an impact?
Join the world's largest dedicated team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals at ERM. We partner with the most innovative companies in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, and beyond to tackle their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges. If you're an experienced professional who thrives on solving complex problems and driving meaningful change, this is your opportunity to lead the way.

Why This Role Matters

ERM is trusted by global leaders to deliver cutting-edge EHS solutions that protect people, the environment, and business continuity. As a Consultant, Environmental, Health, and Safety, within Southern California (San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA) you'll be on the front lines-helping clients navigate regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and implement best-in-class safety programs. Your work will directly influence how organizations operate safely and sustainably.

What Your Impact Is
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, providing onsite support and strategic guidance.
  • Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, and observations to ensure compliance and protect personnel.
  • Help develop and implement innovative EHS programs in areas such as Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention, Chemical Management, and Process Safety.
  • Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
  • Build strong client relationships and deliver high-quality solutions that exceed expectations.

What You'll Bring

Required:
  • Bachelor degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
  • 2+ years of relevant experience, ideally within technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills-clear, concise, and client-focused.
  • Willingness to travel to and be at client site(s) for up to 40 hours/week primarily within the Los Angeles, California or San Diego, California area.
  • Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:
  • 3+ years of relevant experience, ideally within technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
  • Master degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
  • Expertise in California-specific EHS regulations and best practices.


Key Responsibilities
  • Help implement innovative safety programs, to help our growing local and global clients address a wide array of Safety challenges including: Auditing/Assessments, Behavior-Based Safety, Biohazards, Chemical or Lab Safety, Data Analysis, Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E, Fire Prevention, Industrial Hygiene, Laser Safety, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), Machine Guarding, Process Hazard Assessments, Robotics Safety, Safety Process Improvement.
  • Perform building hazardous materials and waste inspections, oversight, and sampling.
  • Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
  • Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies.
  • Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across all deliverables.


For the Consultant, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) position, the anticipated annual base pay is $80,000-$100,613 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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