EHS Consultant — Lab Safety & Compliance (6–12 mo)

ERM; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a motivated hands-on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to join our Seattle team on a fixed-term, full-time basis (40 hours/week) for a 6-12 month contract with the possibility of extension.

The ideal candidate will develop and support implementation of OSHA and EPA requirements, client EHS programs, SOPs, risk assessments, emergency plans, and contractor safety management, with familiarity in laboratory safety, waste management, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
• At least 2 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, including biosafety, 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.

Education

BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred

Job description

ERM is seeking a motivated hands-on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to join our Seattle team on a fixed-term, full-time basis (40 hours/week) for a 6-12 month contract with the possibility of extension.

The ideal candidate will develop and support implementation of OSHA and EPA requirements, client EHS programs, SOPs, risk assessments, emergency plans, and contractor safety management, with familiarity in laboratory safety, waste management, and regulatory reporting.