Lead Auditor

About the role

Join a global leader at the intersection of sustainability, operational excellence, and assurance. This remote, work-from-home role offers significant client engagement, international exposure, and the opportunity to work across sectors including Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, and Data Centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead accredited certification, assurance, validation, and verification assessments across diverse industries.
• Help organizations identify opportunities to improve environmental, health, safety, quality, and operational performance.
• Provide objective, credible assessments that support compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the growth and development of ERM CVS through technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and client relationship building.
• Support the advancement of ESG and sustainability initiatives through world-class assurance services.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification in Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience involving the implementation, operation, assessment, or auditing of management systems.
• Experience evaluating organizational performance against EHS, quality, operational, or management system objectives.
• Demonstrated sector expertise in one or more of the following: Oil & Gas (upstream and downstream operations), Mining & Minerals, Data Centers, Manufacturing or fabrication environments, including pharmaceuticals, metals, transportation, machinery, or consumer products.
• Strong understanding of U.S. or Americas-based EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, industry-specific, and local regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to plan and execute audits effectively while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation delivery.
• Able to identify risks and improvement opportunities and communicate findings clearly and objectively.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively (50% to 75%).

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor qualifications or professional certifications relevant to management systems auditing.
• Experience conducting accredited certification, verification, or assurance assessments.
• Experience working across multiple industries and global operating environments.
• Knowledge of ESG assurance, sustainability reporting, or related verification frameworks.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing auditors and technical assessors.
• Additional language capabilities, including: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese.

Skills

• Strong understanding of applicable standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Effective communication and report writing skills.
• Ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Professionalism and integrity in delivering assessments.

Benefits

Travel is expected to be approximately 50% to 75%, primarily within the United States, with occasional international assignments.

Pay

Competitive compensation package, including base salary and benefits.

Schedule

Remote, work-from-home role with flexible hours.