Environmental Health and Safety Consultant (Field Based)
Environmental Resources Management
Nashville, TN, US
Onsite
$87k–$106k · announced
2026-06-18
What this role pays in Nashville
$67K - $125K
Low
$67K
Median
$93K
High
$125K
Official salary benchmark · BLS OEWS 2025
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Job description
**ERM** is hiring a motivated hands\-on **Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Consultant** to support our key technology client onsite in **Nashville, TN**. This is a full\-time (35 hours a week), limited\-term role with a duration of **6 months, extendable**.
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 e