Step into a leadership-level consulting role where your safety expertise directly shapes how leading organizations protect their people and operations.
At ERM , as a Consultant, Process Safety Management based in Overland Park, Kansas , you’ll play a strategic, hands-on role helping clients across the technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors solve complex health and safety challenges. This is more than project execution—you’ll partner with clients to strengthen systems, influence culture, and deliver practical, high-impact solutions alongside a team of respected safety professionals in a growing Midwest practice.
Why This Role Matters
Organizations are navigating increasingly complex safety, regulatory, and operational risks. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor—helping clients move beyond compliance to build proactive, resilient health and safety programs that protect people and enable business performance. Your work will directly influence safer workplaces and stronger operational outcomes across industries.
What Your Impact Is:
Support clients in solving critical H&S challenges across areas such as: Chemical Safety/Inventory
Lab Safety and Inspections
Industrial Hygiene
Risk Assessments
Biosafety
HazMat
Safety Process Improvement
Behavior Based Safety
Process Hazard Assessment
Machine Guarding
Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
NFPA 70E
Electrical safety
And many others
Help clients strengthen safety culture, reduce risk exposure, and improve operational performance
Act as a key contributor to client engagements, balancing technical expertise with relationship management
What You'll Bring:
Required
BS/MS in safety, occupational health, engineering, or related science degree or equivalent experience
2+ years (4+ years preferred) of relevant experience working with clients, preferably within technology, manufacturing, or R&D environments
Knowledge of OSHA federal regulations, state and local safety regulations, policies, and procedures
Experience with practical implementation of one or more H&S focus areas listed above
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across all organizational levels
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Ability to multitask, remain flexible, and work independently with minimal supervision
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort navigating ambiguity from clients, regulators, and stakeholders
High level of professionalism, ethics, responsiveness, and positivity
Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information with discretion
Strong team collaboration skills, particularly in high-pressure or fast-paced situations
Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred
Experience supporting clients in technology, manufacturing, or R&D environments
Demonstrated ability to contribute to consulting engagements and client relationship growth
Key Responsibilities:
Take assignments at client sites as part of the ERM team to help solve their most pressing H&S challenges
Assist in developing solutions to complex technical and regulatory issues and concerns
Engage with local regulators on topics including building code, fire code, and building/environmental permits
Enable clients to achieve their business objectives through effective H&S strategies
Navigate client relationships with sensitivity to confidentiality and proprietary information
Implement innovative H&S programs and strategies in areas such as industrial hygiene, behavior-based safety, safety management systems, process safety, risk management, training, and compliance
Support clients in identifying programmatic needs amid competing operational priorities
Manage tasks to meet scope, budget,…