Senior EHS Associate - Bay Area Consulting

ERM; San Jose (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

AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. You will provide on-site EHS support, conduct audits and risk assessments, and help clients implement compliant safety programs across tech, biotech, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, travel across the Bay Area, and contribute to continuous safety improvements while upholding ERM’s sustainability mission.

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 EHS experience.
• Ability to travel across San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, Santa Clara, San Mateo).
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or in cross-functional teams.
• Driver's License required: ability to travel to client locations across a large area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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.
• Assist in developing and implementing programs for HazComm, IIPP, PSM, and more.
• Investigate incidents and ensure corrective actions are in place.
• Assist in managing projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule targets.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, engineering, or related science OR equivalent work experience

Job description

ERM is seeking a Consulting Senior Associate, EHS for the San Francisco Bay Area. You will provide on-site EHS support, conduct audits and risk assessments, and help clients implement compliant safety programs across tech, biotech, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, travel across the Bay Area, and contribute to continuous safety improvements while upholding ERM’s sustainability mission.