Principal Consultant, Environmental Compliance and Management (Principal Level)

New Orleans, LA, United States

Principal Consultant, Environmental Compliance and Management (Principal Level) page is loaded Principal Consultant, Environmental Compliance and Management (Principal Level) Apply locations New Orleans, Louisiana time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R00023102 ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant to join our Sustainable Operations team in New Orleans, LA . In this role, you will build client relationships, develop opportunities, and manage and contribute technically to challenging Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) compliance assurance, permitting, management systems, and auditing projects in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical/Chemical and Technology sectors and other industrial clients throughout the Gulf, as well as other national and international locations. The successful candidate will also network with ERM's national compliance and auditing technical team to share consulting opportunities, business relationships, and the application of best practices to address client needs.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a senior-level professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader, and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership and strategic direction for expanding ERM's EHS compliance area and client base in the Texas market. 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.

Direct strategic environmental permits/inspection and compliance assurance programs for a variety of industrial clients with complex technical/regulatory issues. Work closely with clients and develop strong relationships to understand specific processes and develop a permitting and compliance strategy to help clients maintain maximum operating flexibility. Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

Serve as a senior technical resource on EHS compliance assurance and permitting programs, review plans, permits, and inspection documentation prior to submittal to clients and/or agencies.

Capitalize on existing client relationships to expand ERM’s profile and market share in the regional environmental compliance markets (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development).

Mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of compliance projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products.

Support the general growth and development of ERM’s global management systems & compliance and auditing services. Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute compliance and auditing projects, including participating on teams of professionals from multiple offices around the global organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

BS/MS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental), environmental science, or related degree. PE license desired.

8+ years (12+ years preferred) of relevant experience in environmental/compliance consulting.

Well established reputation and recognized technical expertise by the marketplace.

Proven experience in business development for environmental/regulatory compliance contracts, with the ability to contribute to ERM’s annual sales goals.

Consulting experience working with SPCC, NPDES, RCRA, EPCRA, and other environmental regulations.

Excellent communication (written/verbal), strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and “people” skills.

Established relationships with regulatory authorities and large, private-sector industrial companies (potential clients) in Texas, and the Southeastern US.

Positive outlook, collaborative, and driven by the success of ERM as a global company.

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.

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!

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We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance.

ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities.

Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation.

With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor.

Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it).

Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action.

Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world.

We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth.

At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet.

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