Senior Consultant, Air Quality Stack Testing (Mid-Level)

ERM is seeking a hands-on Senior Consultant, Air Quality Stack Testing to be based out of our Nashville, Tennessee office. This is a full-time salaried position. As part of a field team, you will conduct air monitoring and emissions measurement activities, equipment calibrations and maintenance, as well as collect, organize, and manage field data for air quality compliance and emissions assessment programs. Projects will be located throughout the Eastern US, North America, and possible international locations in support of ERM's regional and national air quality practice.

The ideal candidate will participate in high-demand field programs, supporting the rigors of travel and work away from the home office (anticipated to average 40% of your time). Responsibilities in Nashville include writing project proposals, test plans, and test reports and contributing to the upkeep of the equipment warehouse. The Nashville work schedule allows flexible hours and some work-from-home opportunities. The successful candidate will also be able to network with ERM's national air quality technical team to share consulting opportunities, business relationships, and the application of best practices to address client needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute multiple simultaneous projects within. scope/budget/schedule/quality expectations, working both in the field and at the home office.
• Travel to project sites throughout the Eastern U.S., typically 40% of your schedule, for periods of 1 to 3 weeks at a time.
• Create cost estimates and proposals.
• Work with other ERM staff in the proper planning and execution of air quality projects, and in directing or conducting independent technical reviews of deliverable work products (calculations, reports, plans and guidance documents, explanatory presentations, etc.).
• Contribute to inventory, upkeep, and cleanliness of the ERM vehicles, warehouse, tools, and equipment.
• Contact labs, contractors, and other vendors and make purchasing decisions to acquire needed goods and services to support our operation.
• Maintain good understanding of USEPA Reference Methods for standard pollutant testing (particulates and gases) and air regulations.
• Transport company equipment to project sites with ERM-owned vehicles and trailers.
• Prepare and operate field equipment at project sites.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment onsite and at local warehouse, following USEPA requirements.
• Work with clients’ engineering staff to execute site-specific project scopes and properly collect client-provided testing data.
• Prepare air emissions samples for laboratory analysis.
• Ensure the safety of oneself and one's team members during project operations with SAFETY FIRST.
• Develop into a leadership role, quickly take on more responsibility supervising field teams and subcontractors and being the first point of contact for clients onsite.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, science, or engineering.
• Existing air quality measurement experience, with project management and field team leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge of NSPS and NESHAP rules and experience reading air permits.
• Good mechanical skills and general knowledge/understanding of electrical components such as pumps, heaters, and power generators.
• Good knowledge of electronic instruments and data acquisition systems.
• Good knowledge of industrial/construction/laboratory safety practices.
• Physically able to lift equipment (~50 lbs) and climb ladders/platforms.
• Able to work at heights which may surpass 200ft.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals and compressed gases.
• Ability to drive a ~40ft/20,000lb truck and trailer combination vehicle.
• Good driving record and ability to obtain DOT medical card for interstate driving/transport.
• Computer skills, including good understanding of Excel spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication (written/verbal), attention to detail, strategic thinking within a team environment, and ability to work unsupervised.
• Local candidates preferred.

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. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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!