Consultant, Health and Safety Specialist (Mid-Level) - Environmental Resources Management Southwest, Inc.

ERM is seeking aHealth and Safety Specialist with industry experience, to play a key role in growing our business in the Health and Safety service line. The ideal candidate will bring H&S technical capability and deep understanding of business processes to help our clients proactively address their EHS risks and challenges.

As a leader, you will be responsible for supporting on a range of health and safety management projects to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices across the industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global Sustainability leader, and work with a team of outstanding professionals in over 40 countries around the world. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support development and implementation of Safety Management Systems, risk assessments to ensure effective risk control and regulatory compliance.
• Perform incident investigations, development of corrective actions, verification/validation of controls, and learning from incidents.  Support root cause analyses in conjunction with client leadership.
• Assist in the development of solutions to complex technical and regulatory issues and concerns.
• Contribute to expanding ERM’s Safety Services business. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Develop and manage innovative, behavior and performance outcome-focused approaches and programs for a variety of clients with complex technical/regulatory issues. Design and direct corporate H&S strategies and programs in areas such as industrial hygiene, behavior-based safety, safety culture and leadership, serious injury and fatality risk reduction, compliance auditing, EHS management systems, process safety and risk management, construction safety, high-impact training, and general compliance support. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.
• Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall success of technical team.
• Manage a variety of tasks to achieve scope, budget and schedule targets while ensuring we meet and exceed our clients expectations on deliverables.
• Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to Build a network within and outside of ERM that will enable you to leverage your skills and solve challenging multi-disciplinary client challenges.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS/MS degree preferred.  Certification in field; CSP, CIH, PE, or similar registration highly desirable. Or equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
• 3+ years relevant experience in working with organizations on safety and risk management, leadership/culture, and/or sustainable EHS compliance programs. Be passionate about EHS performance improvement and have substantial experience developing and delivering world-class EHS program solutions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, with guidance and direction.  Ability to be adaptable, deal with ambiguity, and flexible to changing situations, able to think outside the box, and to identify and respond rapidly to safety issues in field locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Willingness to travel, both within the United States and to international locations in support of client programs.  Up to 50% travel may be required. Must have a valid passport.
• Consulting experience preferred.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!