Consultant, Industrial Hygiene; EHS San Fran Bay Area

Ready to make an impact? Join the world’s largest dedicated team of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals  partner with the most innovative companies in tech, biotech, manufacturing, energy, and beyond to tackle their toughest EHS and sustainability challenges. If you’re an experienced professional who thrives on solving complex problems and driving meaningful change, this is your opportunity to lead the way.

ERM is trusted by global leaders to deliver cutting‑edge EHS solutions that protect people, the environment, and business continuity. As a Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety within the San Fran Bay Area, California (San Jose, Santa Clara, etc.), you’ll be on the front lines—helping clients navigate regulatory landscapes, mitigate risks, and implement best‑in‑class safety programs. Your work will directly influence how organizations operate safely and sustainably.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, providing onsite support and strategic guidance.
• Conduct safety risk assessments, inspections, and observations to ensure compliance and protect personnel.
• Help develop and implement innovative EHS programs in areas such as Hazard Communication, Injury Illness Prevention, Chemical Management, and Process Safety.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver high‑quality solutions that exceed expectations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related science.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal EHS regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills—clear, concise, and client‑focused.
• Willingness to travel to and be at client site(s) for up to 40 hours/week primarily within the Northern California San Fran Bay Area, California.
• Driver's License
  
  Required:
  
  valid driver's license and/or 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.

• Master’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in California‑specific EHS regulations and best practices.

• Help 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, and Safety Process Improvement.
• Perform building hazardous materials inspections, oversight, and sampling.
• Support construction safety, industrial hygiene, and behavior‑based safety initiatives.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and industrial hygiene evaluations.
• Collect and analyze field data; prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement EHS programs and strategies.
• Ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance across all deliverables.

For the Consultant, Environmental Health and Safety position, the anticipated annual base pay is $80,000 – $100,613 USD
. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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.