Consulting Director, Safety (Director Level)

ERM is seeking a Consulting Director, Safety to play a key role in growing our business our technical risk team. The ideal candidate will bring technical capability and deep understanding of business processes to help our clients proactively address EHS risks and challenges.
As a senior leader, you will be responsible for supporting on a range of Safety and Risk projects to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global Safety and Risk leader, and work with a team of outstanding professionals in over 40 countries around the world.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help develop and implement innovative Safety & Risk programs and strategies that support clients in managing their safety and compliance risks, in areas such as construction, safety management systems, process safety and risk management, and SIF prevention.
• Support client process safety programs by conducting Audits, PHAs, and program development activities.
• Develop and manage innovative, behavior and performance outcome-focused approaches and programs for a variety of clients with complex safety performance issues. Design and incorporate technical expertise in safety critical environments, for projects involving behavioral safety, safety culture and leadership, serious injury and fatality risk reduction, incident learning, and machine safety.
• Support incident investigations, development of corrective actions, verification/validation of controls, and learning from incidents. Support root cause analyses in conjunction with clients.
• Coach leaders to create organizational capacity to deliver a step-change in safety performance through powerful leadership engagement and enhanced capabilities.
• Assist in the development of solutions to complex technical safety issues and concerns.
• Contribute to expanding ERM's Safety and Risk business. Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients. Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.
• Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall success of technical team.
• Manage a variety of tasks to achieve scope, budget and schedule targets while ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations on deliverables.
• Build client relationships and nurture repeat business by continuously striving to build a network within and outside of ERM that will enable you to leverage your skills and solve challenging multi-disciplinary client challenges.
• Support construction capital projects providing PSSR and MI verification audits.
• Provide asset integrity and operational risk support for M&A client needs.
• Support our clients' desire to improve safety performance by providing training, field coaching, and targeted assessments.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 8 years minimum experience required, 10 years' experience preferred working with organizations on safety and risk management, leadership/culture, and/or sustainable EHS programs. Passionate about EHS performance improvement and have substantial experience developing and delivering world-class EHS program solutions.
• Experience in field environments in high hazard industries.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, with guidance and direction. Ability to be adaptable, deal with ambiguity, and flexible to changing situations, able to think outside the box, and to identify and respond rapidly to safety issues in field locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Willingness to travel, both within the United States and to international locations in support of client programs. Up to 50% travel may be required. Must have a valid passport.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Be passionate about safety performance improvement and have substantial experience developing and delivering world-class management systems and supporting implementation.
• BS or MS degree in Chem E, Mech E, or similar discipline.
• Professionally attentive with an understanding of business acumen, business strategies and a desire for team collaboration.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, MS Office computer, and analytical skills; experienced in writing technical reports.
• Strong work ethic with a passion to learn, grow, and thrive.
• Skill and experience in the programs below are desirable.
• Process Safety related programs (writing, managing, critiquing) - PHA, MOC, PSI, procedures, etc.
• Regulatory support and audits PSM, RMP, SEMS.
• Executing workshops - PHA, Bow Tie, HAZID.
• SIF management, High Hazard Industry support.
• Incident Investigation.
• Safety Case.
• Modeling, QRA, facility siting, API 752,753.
• Leadership coaching.

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.
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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!