ERM
ERM
ERM helps organizations address complex sustainability challenges through consulting across sectors such as chemicals, financial services, manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy. Its work spans ESG compliance, resource efficiency, decarbonization, carbon markets, clean energy, health and safety, and environmental management, supporting clients as they incorporate sustainability into business operations and long-term strategy.

Senior Associate, EHS Compliance Consultant

Deliver EHS compliance consulting, audits, risk assessments, and sustainability work for ERM clients across Southern California. Support industrial, technology, healthcare, and other global clients on regulatory and safety programs.

Description

  • Collaborate with project managers and technical specialists on EHS compliance, sustainability, and transaction due diligence projects
  • Carry out regulatory compliance audits and workplace safety risk assessments
  • Help develop compliance programs, procedures, practices, and standard work that protect employees
  • Address machine guarding and the safety of automated equipment and robotics
  • Apply safety compliance requirements across chemical, laboratory, robotics, laser, electrical, data center, and construction programs
  • Provide technical support for EHS compliance, sustainability, and site investigations
  • Conduct inspections, investigations, safety observations, and job safety analyses
  • Put mitigation measures in place to manage health and safety hazards and risks
  • Assess EHS compliance and track follow-up corrective actions
  • Provide general EHS compliance support, including assistance at client sites
  • Inspect client facilities to confirm EHS compliance
  • Help ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers deliver projects successfully

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or engineering, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field
  • At least one year of EHS experience, preferably in technology, biopharma, R&D, or manufacturing
  • Familiarity with environmental permitting, California OSHA and/or EPA requirements, regulatory compliance, and management systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills
  • Ability to document technical data and prepare reports
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, adapt, and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as needed across Southern California
  • Valid driver’s license and/or ability to operate a company vehicle
  • Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role
  • ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, or similar California registration preferred
  • Experience supporting EHS compliance programs in high-tech manufacturing, data centers, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or related industries
  • Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments, and corrective action programs

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Eligible employees may receive discretionary bonus pay
  • Equal opportunity employment environment

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