Lead EHS Compliance Consultant, Bay Area

ERM; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM, the world's largest global team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals, is seeking a Managing Consultant, EHS Compliance for the San Fran Bay Area in California. You will lead safety initiatives, design programs, and guide clients through complex regulatory challenges across tech, biotech, and manufacturing sectors.

You will mentor junior consultants, manage projects and budgets, and collaborate with ERM’s global network to deliver exceptional service and measurable safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree.
• 4+ years of relevant experience, ideally within technology, biotech, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal EHS regulations.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, and teams.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Ability to travel throughout the San Fran Bay Area, California
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative safety programs addressing 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.
• Manage environmental programs and compliance.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Provide training and coaching to improve client safety performance.
• Analyze data and deliver actionable insights to reduce hazards and ensure compliance.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth through exceptional service delivery.
• Collaborate with ERM’s global network to solve multidisciplinary challenges.

Skills

Project management

Budgets

Team leadership

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree

Master's degree (preferred) in Environmental Science, Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree

Job description

ERM, the world's largest global team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals, is seeking a Managing Consultant, EHS Compliance for the San Fran Bay Area in California. You will lead safety initiatives, design programs, and guide clients through complex regulatory challenges across tech, biotech, and manufacturing sectors.

You will mentor junior consultants, manage projects and budgets, and collaborate with ERM’s global network to deliver exceptional service and measurable safety