EHS Consulting Senior Associate – Bay Area

ERM; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, is hiring a Consulting Senior Associate, EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. The role is based in California with flexible locations in Menlo Park, San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Clara, or Sunnyvale.

You will deliver hands-on EHS program support, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with global teams to design solutions across hazards, chemical management, and industrial hygiene.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related science OR equivalent work experience (2 years = 1 year education).
• 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite client support to address pressing EHS challenges.
• Perform audits, assessments, and safety process improvements in areas such as Behavior-Based Safety, Chemical & Lab Safety, Electrical Safety/NFPA 70E, Industrial Hygiene, Robotics Safety, Process Hazard Assessments, LOTO.
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are in place.
• Assist in developing and implementing programs for HazComm, IIPP, PSM, and more.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Travel across SF Bay Area

Regulatory knowledge (EHS)

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in EHS or related field

Job description

ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, is hiring a Consulting Senior Associate, EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. The role is based in California with flexible locations in Menlo Park, San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco Bay Area, Santa Clara, or Sunnyvale.

You will deliver hands-on EHS program support, conduct risk assessments, and collaborate with global teams to design solutions across hazards, chemical management, and industrial hygiene.