Partner, Process Safety Management

Ready to lead with purpose and make sustainability your legacy? Join ERM and transform the way industries think about safety.

Why This Role Matters

At ERM, sustainability is the foundation of everything we do. As we continue to expand and innovate our Health & Safety and Process Safety service offerings, we’re seeking an accomplished executive-level leader to join us as a Partner in the Great Lakes Northeast Area. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to become an equity owner in a global consulting firm that is shaping the future of safety and sustainability across industries.

What Your Impact Is

You’ll be the driving force behind ERM’s Health & Safety and Process Safety strategy in the Great Lakes and Northeast regions. By combining ERM’s technical depth with your leadership and vision, you will:

• Guide clients in safeguarding lives, assets, and reputations through world-class safety programs.

• Lead transformative projects across power generation, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, and chemical sectors.

• Influence strategic decisions at the highest level while mentoring the next generation of safety leaders.

• Deliver thought leadership that sets the benchmark for innovation in Health & Safety and Process Safety.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Proven senior leadership experience in Sales, Business Development, Consulting, and Project Management.

• Minimum 15 years in Occupational Safety / Process Safety, with expertise in:

  • Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP, FMEA, Bowtie, LOPA)

  • Process Safety Management / Risk Management Plans

  • Occupational Hygiene and Industrial Hygiene

  • Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001)

  • Safety Culture / Leadership Transformation

• Strong technical background in sectors such as Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Power Generation, and Manufacturing.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Occupational Safety, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related field).

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, P.E., CCPSC.

• Experience producing safety study reports and leading hazard identification, SIL determination, fault tree analysis, consequence modeling, and risk assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Grow: Foster and expand client relationships aligned with ERM’s growth strategy.

• Innovate: Drive sector-specific innovation to anticipate client needs and differentiate ERM in the marketplace.

• Mentor: Build and lead high-performing teams delivering Health & Safety and Process Safety projects across North America.

• Deliver Excellence: Oversee consulting engagements, ensuring quality, compliance, and client satisfaction while meeting financial and risk management targets.

• Shape Strategy: Contribute to ERM’s leadership decisions and provide thought leadership on technical and business issues impacting our core markets.

Why ERM?

• Equity Ownership: Become a true shareholder in a global sustainability-focused firm.

• Strategic Influence: Help shape the future direction of ERM and the industries we serve.

• Global Platform: Leverage ERM’s market position and resources to amplify your impact.

• Financial Rewards: Enjoy significant upside potential tied to your success and the firm’s growth.

For the Partner, Process Safety Management position, the anticipated annual base pay is $175,00 – $200,000 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

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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