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ERM Environmental Resources Management

Principal Consultant, Health and Safety Services (Principal Level)

ERM Environmental Resources Management, Irvine, California, United States, 92713


ERM

is seeking a

Principal Consultant, Health and Safety Services

to join our Safety Services team in

Irvine, CA . In this role, you will provide project management and technical assistance for clients locally, nationally, and internationally, as well as management of existing staff and mentoring of junior staff identified as candidates for training and development as a CSST. Access to ERM's international Management Systems & Compliance experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team committed to a strong health & safety culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as

Certified Asbestos Abatement Program Manager

on assigned site investigation, remediation, and decommissioning/decontamination/demolition environmental construction projects and to implement site-specific Health & Safety Plans.

Development of sampling plans, management of sample collection and documentation, field sampling, report development and review and client interfacing.

Ensure appropriate level of PPE is available and being used as required, as well as proper maintenance and sanitation of PPE.

Collect asbestos samples and oversee asbestos abatement contractors.

Verify communication systems are in place.

Monitor conformance with safety and emergency procedures.

Conduct daily safety briefings with the project field team.

Monitor site conditions for asbestos clearance sampling.

Exercise the authority to stop work upon determination of an imminent safety hazard or potentially dangerous situation.

Conduct behavior-based safety observations and coordinate internal Event Communication System activity.

Maintain records and management of sample collection and documentation.

Conduct inspections, investigations, safety observations, job safety analysis and risk assessments and resulting mitigation activities.

Perform Safety risk assessments and implement effective programs, procedures, practices and standard work to ensure regulatory compliance and protect employees.

Support safety education/teaching in an R&D and industrial environment.

Investigate, compile and develop investigative reports on any incident/accident that may occur; and ensure action items are adequately complete.

Engage with local regulatory agencies on topics including hazardous material management, abatement and demolition.

Implement innovative H&S programs and strategies in various areas.

Manage a variety of tasks to achieve scope, budget and schedule targets.

Build client relationships and nurture repeat business.

Delegate to and work with the project team to effectively implement assignments for client.

Complete and maintain required training, including:

California Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Certified Asbestos Consultant Certification.

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Lead Inspector / Assessor Certification.

ERM Field Safety Officer Training Modules.

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER.

8-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Supervisor.

CPR/First Aid.

Bloodborne pathogens.

Confined space and excavation awareness.

Emergency preparedness.

Hazard recognition and job hazard analysis.

Incident investigation and root cause analysis.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Safety, Occupational Health, or related field.

6+ years of relevant experience in working with significant private-sector clients.

Extensive experience in permitting, agency coordination, risk assessments, construction safety, and compliance assurance.

Solid understanding of relevant local, state and federal regulations.

Experience in consultation, providing supervision, senior review and strategic direction on projects.

Management and oversight of staff and complex deliverables.

Responsible for formal agency filings, submittals, and certifications on behalf of clients.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments concurrently.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

Ability to take action when changes in the working environment occur.

Ability to deal with ambiguity from clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Will require short duration travel within California, as well as other states as required.

CAC Certification.

CDPH Lead Inspector / Assessor.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

10+ years of relevant experience in working with significant private-sector clients.

CIH, CSP, or ASP are preferred.

For the

Principal Consultant, Health and Safety Services

position, we anticipate the annual base pay of

$132,050 – $158,256 . An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business needs. This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary 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 other benefits as applicable.

You can apply for this role through

this link .

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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