Consulting Associate, Environmental, Health & Safety (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Environmental, Health & Safety (Entry Level) to join our growing Management Systems and Compliance technical team in Houston or Austin, TX.  In this role, you will provide technical assistance on EHS compliance projects, management systems, auditing, and compliance assurance programs for clients locally, nationally, and internationally. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging EHS management projects for large Oil & Gas, Chemical, Technology, and Power clients. Access to ERM's national Management Systems and Compliance experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical assistance on EHS compliance projects, management system development and implementation, compliance assurance, and auditing.
• Develop procedures, plans, permit applications, and reports.
• Assess regulatory compliance across various programs and environmental media.
• Perform compliance audits and implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide on site EHS compliance support at client facilities.
• Design and implement management systems and programs for clients.
• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to effectively deliver projects.
• Effectively steward and build client relationships leading to repeat business.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in engineering (chemical, mechanical or environmental), environmental science, or related discipline.  MS preferred. Or the equivalency of 8+ years related experience in lieu of education.
• 0 to 3 years of consulting experience in industrial environments or internship equivalent.
• Professional registrations/certifications (EIT, ASP) preferred.
• Working knowledge of environmental, health and safety regulations.
• Experience in corporate management standards (either as a consultant or an internal compliance officer).  Expertise in EHS management systems (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001) a plus.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, MS Office computer, and analytical skills; experienced in writing comprehensive technical reports.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

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!