Principal Technical Consultant – Environmental Management Systems Principal Technical Consultan[...]

Seeds Renewables; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant to lead the implementation of environmental management systems. The role requires significant experience in environmental information systems and project management. The consultant will manage complex projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing strategic guidance to teams. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant degree and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the sector. This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Environmental Information Systems and related sectors.
• Proven experience as a Team Lead or Technical Lead in enterprise software projects.
• Knowledge of EHS software systems is a plus.
• Experience as Team Lead or Technical Lead in enterprise software projects.
• Knowledge of EHS software is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture and technical delivery for EMS implementations.
• Guide teams in process alignment, and system design.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reporting.
• Translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and drive operational excellence through best practices.
• Manage project planning, tracking, and risk register development.
• Provide strategic guidance and support across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to program roadmaps and long-term vision for EMS projects.

Skills

Solution architecture

Agile management

Process analysis

VBA coding for Excel

SQL Server Management

Environmental compliance

VBA for Excel

SQL Server/SSRS

Education

University degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

Cority

Enablon

Sphera

Job description

Principal Technical Consultant – Environmental Management Systems

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Job Description

Role Overview

The Principal Technical Consultant will lead the implementation and optimization of environmental management systems (EMS) across diverse enterprise applications. This role requires deep expertise in solution architecture, technical delivery, and project management, with a focus on environmental regulatory compliance and digital transformation. The consultant will guide cross-functional teams through process alignment, system design, development, and deployment, ensuring operational excellence and strategic execution for large, complex projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture and technical delivery for EMS implementations.
• Guide cross-functional teams in process alignment, system design, and deployment.
• Coordinate and document meetings; prepare project communications, training materials, and requirements documentation.
• Translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and drive operational excellence through best practices.
• Manage project planning, tracking, and risk register development.
• Provide strategic guidance and support across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to program roadmaps and long-term vision for EMS projects.

Required Qualifications

• University degree holder in an environmental or technical field such as Environmental Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or Theoretical Business.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Environmental Information Systems, Oil & Gas, Chemical, and IT sectors.
• Proven experience as a Team Lead or Technical Lead in enterprise software projects.
• Cority, Enablon, Sphera (OpsInfo/Essential/Core to Cloud), Workiva, and other EHS&S software systems knowledge and education/professional experience a plus but not required.
• Diversified information technology background and knowledge of EHS software, methodologies, domains, and technology an advantage but not required. (Air emission inventories, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Environmental Compliance, Industrial Hygiene and Safety, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygiene, Audit Management, Incident Management & Risk Assessment)
• Solution architecture and program roadmap development.
• Agile management and project execution.
• Team development and workshop facilitation.
• Process analysis, optimization, and application development (EHS solutions).
• Air emissions calculations and environmental data management.
• Regulatory compliance (air regulations, environmental).
• VBA coding for Excel, SQL Server Management Studio, and SQL Server Reporting Services.

Sustainabilityis our business. As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners 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. ERM’s diverse team of 8,000+ world-class experts in over 150 ...