If you’re looking to accelerate your career in ESG, sustainability, and accredited audits—while working with global organizations driving real change—this role places you at the center of it all. ERM Certification & Verification Services (CVS) is one of the fastest‑growing teams within ERM Group, delivering world‑class certification, assurance, validation, verification, and audit services across a wide range of industries.
As a Lead Auditor, you won’t just assess systems—you’ll help shape how organizations manage safety, sustainability, quality, and environmental performance worldwide.
In this role, you will:
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Lead accredited audits and assessments that help organizations meet global EHS, quality, and sustainability standards.
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Influence clients’ environmental and operational performance through high‑quality insights, reporting, and risk identification.
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Partner with industry leaders across sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Technology, Pharmaceuticals, and Data Centers.
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Strengthen ERM CVS service delivery by sharing knowledge, coaching peers, and contributing to internal best practices.
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Support business growth by identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and service offerings.
This is a remote role based in North America, ideally on the U.S. West Coast or Northeast, with 50–75% travel. Most audits occur within the U.S., and global travel may occasionally be required.
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Graduate-level qualification OR professional education in Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, or a related discipline.
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5+ years of professional experience in operational roles, management system development, system assessment, or performance reporting for EHS objectives.
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Experience in at least one of the following sectors:
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Oil & Gas (upstream and downstream)
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Mining & Minerals (IRMA, ASI, CopperMark; open pit or subterranean)
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Data Centers (energy use, EHS systems)
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Manufacturing/Fabrication (e.g., pharma, metals, transportation, machinery, household goods)
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Training or understanding of at least two management system standards: ISO 9001, 14001, 22301, 27001, 45001, or 50001.
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Working knowledge of ISO 17021 and ISO 17029 requirements.
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Understanding of U.S. or broader Americas EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, and sector-specific requirements).
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Strong organizational skills with a track record of delivering audits on time.
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Excellent communication and client-facing skills across cultures and organizational levels.
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Ability to produce clear, concise audit reports and present findings effectively.
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Experience coaching others in audit delivery.
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Fluency in English, with strong written and spoken communication skills.
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Additional languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese).
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Broader cross-sector audit experience in complex or high-risk operations.
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Experience contributing to the development of audit processes or competency frameworks.
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Lead accredited audits in accordance with ERM CVS procedures, standards, and quality expectations.
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Prepare high‑quality audit reports and determine assessment conclusions that support client performance improvement.
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Share knowledge and contribute to the development of ERM CVS methodologies, competencies, and internal guidance.
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Identify and support business development opportunities with ERM CVS Partners and client teams.
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Represent ERM professionally in client interactions, maintaining trust and credibility at all organizational levels.
