Senior EHS Strategy Lead — Bay Area

ERM; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will lead safety programs, drive compliance, and partner with senior leaders across Technology, BioPharma, and Manufacturing to deliver measurable business value.

You will mentor a team of consultants, manage projects and budgets, and collaborate with ERM’s global network to address multidisciplinary safety and sustainability challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, or related science degree. Or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant EHS experience, ideally within technology, biopharma, 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 Francisco 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, to help our growing local and global clients address a wide array of Safety challenges including: Auditing/Assessments, Behavior-Based Safety, 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.
• 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.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through strong client relationships and technical proposals.
• Design and lead large-scale programs and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Deliver the full spectrum of ERM’s safety consulting services, including compliance audits, leadership training, and risk management systems.
• Drive innovation to anticipate client needs and differentiate ERM in the marketplace.
• Achieve financial targets while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge (CA & federal)

Education

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

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

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will lead safety programs, drive compliance, and partner with senior leaders across Technology, BioPharma, and Manufacturing to deliver measurable business value.

You will mentor a team of consultants, manage projects and budgets, and collaborate with ERM’s global network to address multidisciplinary safety and sustainability challenges.