Environmental Health and Safety Consultant (Field Based) — Irvine, CA

ERM is hiring a motivated hands-on Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant to support our key technology client onsite in San Diego, CA. This is a limited-term position expected to continue through the end of August 2026, with an initial schedule of approximately 20 hours per week over 2 days. Beginning in September 2026, the role is expected to increase to 35–40 hours per week. Additional hours may be available prior to September for candidates who are willing to travel, with all approved business travel expenses reimbursed. The term of employment may be extended based on business needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience developing and supporting implementation of OSHA requirements, Standard Operating Procedures, Health and Safety Plans, Job Hazard Analysis, Emergency Response Plans, Risk Assessment processes, Behavioral Safety programs and Contractor Safety Management. Candidates should also have familiarity with waste management (hazardous, non-hazardous, universal, electronic), environmental reporting (HMBPs), and chemical safety requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform compliance and system audits to assess project compliance with applicable health and safety or environmental regulatory requirements, client standards, or management systems.
• Support our clients’ desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted EHS assessments.
• Identify follow-up corrective actions to close audit findings.
• Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance and EHS management system projects on a range of areas such as laser safety, battery safety, Chemical/Lab Safety, Hazardous Materials, Waste Management, EHS auditing, and ISO 14001/18001/45000 Management Systems.
• Develop EHS compliance procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
• Manage tasks within scope/budget/schedule and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to exceed their expectations.
• Support ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees

REQUIREMENTS

• BS in engineering, environmental science, occupational health and safety, or related discipline preferred.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience providing EHS support with an emphasis on health and safety.
• Existing certification or working towards certification a Certified Safety Professional (CSP/ASP) certification a plus.
• Experience working on the Enablon platform is a plus.
• Experience performing Industrial Hygiene monitoring is a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance and reporting processes.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and/or 45001 preferred but not required

Pay Transparency:

For the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $86,940-$105,644, $41.79/hr – $50.79/hr USD, limited-term, non-exempt. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

Who We Are:

Thank you for your interest in ERM