EMS/OHS/QMS Auditor

About the role

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an EMS/OHS/QMS Auditor based in the United States. This role offers the opportunity to evaluate and strengthen management systems across diverse organizations and industrial environments. You will conduct third-party audits covering environmental, occupational health and safety, and quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable compliance codes, policies, procedures, and professional auditing standards.
• Represent the audit team professionally when interacting with clients and their employees.
• Develop detailed audit plans based on applicable management-system requirements and client-specific objectives.
• Plan and coordinate travel arrangements associated with assigned audits.
• Evaluate client management systems through document and record reviews, on-site observations, facility assessments, and personnel interviews.
• Conduct third-party assessments of environmental, occupational health and safety, and quality management systems.
• Identify, evaluate, and document areas of conformance and nonconformance against applicable standards and requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports that clearly communicate findings, evidence, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Review client corrective-action responses and evaluate whether proposed actions adequately address identified nonconformities.
• Submit accurate time and expense reports within established deadlines.
• Train, mentor, and, when requested, witness audit teammates as part of auditor qualification and development processes.
• Maintain professional communication and strong client relationships throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Travel extensively to client locations, typically spending 3–5 nights per week away from home and up to approximately 90% of working time traveling by air or automobile.
• Perform physical assessment activities within client facilities, including bending, stooping, reaching, climbing, and navigating stairs, ladders, scaffolding, ramps, and similar structures.
• Communicate detailed instructions and information clearly and accurately.
• Occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force and frequently or continuously perform activities involving minimal physical force, as required for field assessments.

Requirements

• Education and advanced coursework, training, or professional experience in environmental, occupational health and safety, and/or quality management.
• At least 5 years of professional industry experience.
• Strong understanding of environmental and occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and applicable management-system requirements.
• Experience implementing and/or auditing ISO management systems.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor training is required.
• Third-party auditing experience is strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage audits, client relationships, documentation, travel, and multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain audit findings and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and observational skills, including the ability to review technical documentation and identify evidence of compliance or gaps.
• Professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain objectivity during assessments.
• Ability to travel approximately 90% of the time by plane or automobile and remain away from home for multiple nights each week.
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record are required.
• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical reports, manuals, records, computer displays, and other detailed materials.
• Comfortable working in a variety of industrial environments and around operational equipment.
• Ability to communicate detailed instructions and information clearly and accurately.
• Sufficient hearing and visual acuity to perform interviews, inspections, document reviews, data analysis, and other audit activities, with or without reasonable correction.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Remote employment arrangement for eligible U.S.-based candidates.
• Opportunity to work across diverse client organizations and industrial environments.
• Professional development opportunities within the management systems and auditing field.
• Opportunities to train, mentor, and support the development of fellow auditors.
• A workplace that values inclusion, diversity, professional growth, and equal employment opportunities.
• Accommodation support is available for qualified individuals with disabilities who require assistance during the application or employment process.
• Drug-free workplace; certain positions may require a pre-employment drug screening based on the nature of the work.