ERM is seeking an EHS Consultant to join our growing Performance & Assurance technical team in Chicago, IL. In this role, you will provide project support, task management and technical assistance on health and safety compliance projects, safety management systems, safety oversight, process safety management, and compliance assurance programs for clients. Local and national clients served will be generally in manufacturing, chemical, semiconductor, power, oil and gas, and food sectors. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging EHS management projects for large industrial and global clients. You would have access to ERM's national Performance & Assurance experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team. Some travel will be expected.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide technical assistance on safety-related compliance projects, safety management system development and implementation, safety oversight, safety auditing, with focus on exposure monitoring assistance, safe permitting assessments and process safety management.
- Develop and assess safety programs procedures, plans, permits, and reports.
- Assess regulatory compliance across various safety programs and environmental media, with emphasis on PSM, RMP and combustible dust.
- Perform compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Design and implement safety management systems and programs for clients.
- Conduct training, field coaching, and assessment for safety performance improvement projects.
- Provide on-site EHS compliance support at client facilities.
- Manage multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
- Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and other Project Managers to effectively manage and deliver projects.
- Effectively steward and build client relationships leading to repeat business.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS in chemical engineering, safety engineering, or related discipline.
- 2 to 5 years of health and Safety or risk field experience in industrial environments, preferably in process plants. Oil & gas, food, or chemical sector experience desired.
- Professional registrations/certifications (CIH, ASP/CSP, CHMM, OHST, PE) highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA PSM/EPA RMP a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to provide detailed regulatory interpretation of federal and state OSHA regulations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, MS Office computer, and analytical skills; experienced in writing comprehensive technical reports.
- Experience maintaining corporate management standards (either as a consultant or an internal compliance officer).
- Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
For the Consultant, EHS position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $68,800 – $89,986 USD. 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 compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
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!
