Principal Consultant, Health & Safety

Lead the Future of Workplace Safety in Houston and the Gulf Region

Are you ready to shape health and safety strategies that protect lives and empower organizations? At ERM, we’re not just managing compliance—we’re driving transformation. Based in Houston, TX, you’ll serve as a strategic leader across the Gulf region as a Principal Consultant, Health & Safety, guiding Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders toward safer, smarter, and more sustainable operations. This is your opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a measurable impact.

Why This Role Matters

Health and safety isn’t just a box to check—it’s a cornerstone of operational excellence. In this role, you’ll help clients navigate complex EHS challenges, reduce risk, and build resilient safety cultures. Your expertise will influence corporate strategies, regulatory compliance, and the well-being of thousands of employees across the Gulf region.

What Your Impact Is

• Strategic Leadership: Design and implement cutting-edge Safety Management Systems that set industry benchmarks.
• Risk Reduction: Conduct thorough incident investigations and deliver actionable corrective measures.
• Client Growth: Expand ERM’s Safety Services portfolio and cultivate long-term client partnerships.
• Team Development: Mentor technical teams and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or 8+ years of equivalent experience).
• 2–3+ years in safety and risk management.
• Fluent in Spanish (essential for client engagement).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (valid passport required).
• 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.  

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, PE.
• Prior consulting experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Safety Management Systems and risk assessments.
• Perform incident investigations and create corrective action plans.
• Solve complex technical and regulatory challenges.
• Design and direct corporate health & safety strategies and programs.
• Lead and mentor technical teams to deliver exceptional results.
• Manage projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule targets.
• Build strong client relationships and drive repeat business.

Ready to lead with purpose? Join ERM and help us create a safer, more sustainable future for businesses and communities across the Gulf region.