Senior H&S Manager (Contract) for Tech Lab & R&D Safety

Environmental Resources Management Iberia; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health benefits

401(k)

Other applicable benefits

Job summary

ERM is hiring a Consulting H&S Manager for a multinational technology facility in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on Cal/OSHA compliance, electrical safety, LOTO, and SMS programs. The role oversees lab safety programs, collaborates with engineering, R&D, and facilities teams, and ensures regulatory alignment.

The position is full-time for 6 months with potential extension, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a base pay range of $44.23k–$60.81k USD annually along with

Qualifications

• BS/MS in safety, occupational health, electrical engineering, or a related science degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience working with industrial clients on H&S compliance programs, with emphasis on hi-tech sectors and product development laboratories.
• Deep understanding of Cal/OSHA regulations, with emphasis on electrical, LOTO, and confined space safety.
• Experience implementing Global Standards and Standard Operating Procedures covering multiple operational locations and contingent workers.
• Solid understanding of relevant local, state, and federal regulations and how they apply to technology‑based industry and manufacturing.
• Substantial experience with practical implementation and program streamlining, and a passion for H&S performance improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Recognized technical expertise and an established reputation in the local marketplace.

Responsibilities

• Serve as H&S Manager with authority to implement and enforce company programs, policies, and SOPs throughout the client's product testing and development laboratories.
• Organize and manage facility H&S programs involving complex technical and regulatory issues.
• Design and implement H&S strategies that align multiple programs, and create new programs as needed, following through on execution with associated facility departments.
• Evaluate existing H&S programs and processes to identify opportunities for standardization and streamlining.
• Implement and enforce Cal/OSHA and other safety-related requirements, with significant focus on electrical safety, LOTO, contractor safety, and Safety Management Systems (SMS) programs.
• Support the client's contingent H&S team while interfacing effectively with cross-functional departments and onsite contractors.
• Oversee and manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule expectations, and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.

Skills

H&S management

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional communication

Project management

Education

BS/MS in safety or related

Job description

ERM is hiring a Consulting H&S Manager for a multinational technology facility in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on Cal/OSHA compliance, electrical safety, LOTO, and SMS programs. The role oversees lab safety programs, collaborates with engineering, R&D, and facilities teams, and ensures regulatory alignment.

The position is full-time for 6 months with potential extension, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a base pay range of $44.23k–$60.81k USD annually along with