Auditor (Certification and Verification services)

Why This Role Matters

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.
What Your Impact Is

In this role, you will:

• Lead accredited audits and assessments that help organizations meet global EHS, quality, and sustainability standards.
• Influence clients' environmental and operational performance through high-quality insights, reporting, and risk identification.
• Partner with industry leaders across sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Technology, Pharmaceuticals, and Data Centers.
• Strengthen ERM CVS service delivery by sharing knowledge, coaching peers, and contributing to internal best practices.
• 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.
What You'll Bring
Required

• Graduate-level qualification OR professional education in Health & Safety, Environmental, Quality, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in operational roles, management system development, system assessment, or performance reporting for EHS objectives.
• Experience in at least one of the following sectors:
  • Oil & Gas (upstream and downstream)
  • Mining & Minerals (IRMA, ASI, CopperMark; open pit or subterranean)
  • Data Centers (energy use, EHS systems)
  • Manufacturing/Fabrication (e.g., pharma, metals, transportation, machinery, household goods)
• Training or understanding of at least two management system standards: ISO 9001, 14001, 22301, 27001, 45001, or 50001.
• Working knowledge of ISO 17021 and ISO 17029 requirements.
• Understanding of U.S. or broader Americas EHS regulations (OSHA, EPA, and sector-specific requirements).
• Strong organizational skills with a track record of delivering audits on time.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills across cultures and organizational levels.
• Ability to produce clear, concise audit reports and present findings effectively.
• Experience coaching others in audit delivery.
• Fluency in English, with strong written and spoken communication skills.

Preferred

• Additional languages (Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese).
• Broader cross-sector audit experience in complex or high-risk operations.
• Experience contributing to the development of audit processes or competency frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accredited audits in accordance with ERM CVS procedures, standards, and quality expectations.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports and determine assessment conclusions that support client performance improvement.
• Share knowledge and contribute to the development of ERM CVS methodologies, competencies, and internal guidance.
• Identify and support business development opportunities with ERM CVS Partners and client teams.
• Represent ERM professionally in client interactions, maintaining trust and credibility at all organizational levels.