Senior EHS Strategy Lead for Tech & Biopharma

ERM; California; On-site; USD 138,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety to lead safety programs for tech, biopharma, and manufacturing clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will drive compliance, lead multi-disciplinary projects, manage budgets, and mentor a team of consultants to deliver measurable safety outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or a related science, 6+ years of EHS experience, and strong knowledge of California and federal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or related science, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of EHS experience in tech/biopharma/manufacturing/energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of CA 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, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety programs addressing audits, behavior-based safety, biohazards, chemical or lab safety, data analysis, electrical safety and NFPA 70E, fire prevention, industrial hygiene, laser safety, LOTO, machine guarding, process hazard assessments, robotics safety, and 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 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

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Client relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

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

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety to lead safety programs for tech, biopharma, and manufacturing clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will drive compliance, lead multi-disciplinary projects, manage budgets, and mentor a team of consultants to deliver measurable safety outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in safety, occupational health, or a related science, 6+ years of EHS experience, and strong knowledge of California and federal