Principal Consultant, Safety Transformation

Lead enterprise-wide safety transformation with impact that goes beyond compliance. ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Safety Transformation to join our team in Nashville, Tennessee (or other locations).

About the role

EHR partners with leading organizations to solve their most complex EHS and operational challenges. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-wide transformations that protect people, strengthen culture, and drive measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation at scale – Design and deliver EHS transformation programs that drive sustained improvements in safety outcomes and organizational performance
• Shape client strategy – Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating complex challenges into practical, high-impact solutions
• Advance SIF prevention & human performance – Implement leading approaches to critical risk management and human performance integration
• Strengthen safety culture – Lead diagnostics and transformation initiatives that influence behavior and leadership effectiveness
• Drive business growth – Expand ERM’s Health & Safety services through client engagement, solution development, and thought leadership
• Build capability – Mentor client teams and ERM consultants to elevate leadership, technical expertise, and delivery excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 6-8 years (10–15+ years preferred) of progressive EHS experience, including significant time in industry leadership roles or consulting environments
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale EHS or safety culture transformations
• Deep expertise in:
• Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention and critical risk management
• Human performance principles and application
• Safety governance, culture, and leadership

Prior Experience

• Experience working across multiple industries such as manufacturing, technology, biopharma, power, or mining
• Proven ability to influence and engage executive-level stakeholders
• Strong background in consulting, including project scoping, pricing, and business development
• Experience developing executive-level deliverables such as strategy documents and board presentations

Preferred Experience

• Experience working across multiple industries such as manufacturing, technology, biopharma, power, or mining
• Proven ability to influence and engage executive-level stakeholders
• Strong background in consulting, including project scoping, pricing, and business development
• Experience developing executive-level deliverables such as strategy documents and board presentations

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 6-8 years (10–15+ years preferred) of progressive EHS experience, including significant time in industry leadership roles or consulting environments
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale EHS or safety culture transformations
• Deep expertise in:
• Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention and critical risk management
• Human performance principles and application
• Safety governance, culture, and leadership

Key Skills

• Project leadership and deep expertise in Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention, human performance, safety culture transformation, and enterprise risk management
• Ability to translate complex challenges into practical, high-impact solutions
• Experience working across multiple industries such as manufacturing, technology, biopharma, power, or mining
• Proven ability to influence and engage executive-level stakeholders
• Strong background in consulting, including project scoping, pricing, and business development
• Experience developing executive-level deliverables such as strategy documents and board presentations