EHS Specialists (Startup and Validation) (Field Based)

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking motivated EHS Specialists to join our team for onsite support at a pharmaceutical client’s new API facility in Lebanon, IN. This full‑time, 12‑month limited‑term role offers hands‑on work in startup and validation, focusing on health, safety, and environmental compliance during critical activities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Safety/Occupational Health/Environmental Science (or related field), 2–5 years EHS experience, OSHA 30‑hour certification, and First

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–5 years of relevant EHS experience in construction, commissioning, or manufacturing environments.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry certification required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day EHS oversight during startup and validation activities.
• Conduct field observations to ensure compliance with safety procedures and hazard controls.
• Support implementation and review of LOTO procedures and perform spot checks.
• Participate in PSERs, PFTSRs, and PSSRs.
• Review and support approval of JHAs and work permits.
• Attend daily safety meetings to represent EHS in planning.
• Monitor contractor and employee safety performance and document observations.
• Support incident reporting and corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain records of EHS inspections, permits, and safety documentation.
• Collaborate with EHS Managers to drive safety culture improvements.

Skills

Strong observation & communication

First Aid/CPR/AED

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science

Job description

ERM is seeking motivated EHS Specialists (Startup and Validation) to join our team, providing onsite support for a leading pharmaceutical client’s new API facility in Lebanon, IN. This role offers an opportunity to work hands‑on in a fast‑paced operational readiness environment, supporting health, safety, and environmental compliance during startup and equipment validation activities. This is a full‑time (40 hours per week) limited‑term role, with a duration of 12 months. Project start anticipated in March 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day EHS oversight during system startup and validation activities.
• Conduct field observations to ensure compliance with safety procedures and hazard controls.
• Support implementation and review of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and perform spot checks.
• Participate in Pre‑Startup Environmental Reviews (PSERs), Pre‑Functional Testing Safety Reviews (PFTSRs), and Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
• Review and support approval of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and work permits.
• Attend daily coordination and safety meetings to represent EHS in work planning.
• Monitor contractor and employee safety performance and document observations.
• Support incident reporting and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate records of EHS inspections, permits, and safety documentation.
• Collaborate with EHS Managers and Team Leaders to drive continuous improvement in safety culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant EHS experience in construction, commissioning, or manufacturing environments.
• OSHA 30‑hour Construction or General Industry certification required.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.
• Working familiarity with LOTO programs, permit systems, and hazard assessment processes.
• Strong observation and communication skills; ability to work proactively in the field environment.
• Full‑time on‑site role; flexibility for extended or weekend hours as startup activities ramp up.

Who We Are

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world‑class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Thank you for your interest in ERM! At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.