Senior EHS Technical Consultant — Safety & Compliance Leader

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

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to lead safety initiatives for tech, biopharma, and manufacturing clients across the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves developing programs, delivering risk-based safety solutions, and mentoring a team of consultants.

You will drive compliance, build executive relationships, and contribute to business growth while traveling regionally to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a safety/engineering/science field.
• 6+ years of relevant EHS experience in technology, biopharma, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of California and federal EHS regulations.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
• Driver's license required for travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative safety programs for local and global clients.
• 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.
• Collaborate with ERM’s global network to solve multidisciplinary challenges.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities through strong client relationships and proposals.
• Design and lead large-scale programs and multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Deliver ERM’s safety consulting services including audits, leadership training, and risk management systems.
• Drive innovation to differentiate ERM in the marketplace.
• Achieve financial targets while ensuring client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Engineering/Chemistry

Master's degree in Safety/Occupational Health/Industrial Hygiene/Environmental Engineering/Chemistry

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Technical Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) to lead safety initiatives for tech, biopharma, and manufacturing clients across the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves developing programs, delivering risk-based safety solutions, and mentoring a team of consultants.

You will drive compliance, build executive relationships, and contribute to business growth while traveling regionally to client sites.