Associate PSM Consultant (PHA Leader)
Company websiteonterris.com (Onterris, opens in new tab)
Base salary $115K to $135K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in California
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- LocationCalifornia
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since
About this job
About Us
At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact.
“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
Our Associate PSM Consultant (PHA Leader) position is a partially remote position in which up to 50% of time will be spent traveling supporting our customers at their facilities, which can be located anywhere in the USA.
The compensation range for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.
To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities:
Providing Facilitation or Scribe services for Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), and Hierarchy of Controls activities.
Conducting Compliance Audits at client facilities to assess client performance against regulatory requirements.
Helping our clients to build and enhance their PSM programs through implementation of one or more elements of the Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations.
Industry Representation & Thought Leadership – Represent the firm at conferences, author white papers, and engage in industry associations.
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration – Support staff-level employees in field work, mentoring junior scientists and engineers.
Act as point of contact for clients.
Effectively communicate with team members on project status & staffing needs.
Practice safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs.
Participate in continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts.
The position may require travel and an occasional overnight stay.
Travel to offices, project sites and project meetings on an as-needed basis.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
BSME or BSChE from an accredited university.
A thorough understanding of Process Safety Management and its importance to personal safety.
A thorough understanding of EPA’s Risk Management Program requirements.
Ability to function as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Good documentation skills.
Ability to mentor / train others.
Experience: 8+ years industry experience.
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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.
Source: Onterris on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($115,000) is above 19% of the 2,557 Business Operations roles nationwide listed on this site; 62 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $135,000; the middle half runs from $118,400 to $160,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingAssociate PSM Consultant (PHA Leader)$115K to $135K
Principal Environmental Professional (Geologist or Engineer)$120K to $150K
Senior Associate/Principal Chemist$120K to $170K
Senior Environmental Engineer$110K to $150K
Sr Environmental Engineer$120K to $175K
Civil/Environmental Design Engineer$125K to $165K
Project Delivery Lead$125K to $175K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Associate PSM Consultant (PHA Leader) (this listing) | $115K - $135K |
| Principal Environmental Professional (Geologist or Engineer) | $120K - $150K |
| Senior Associate/Principal Chemist | $120K - $170K |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | $110K - $150K |
| Sr Environmental Engineer | $120K - $175K |
| Civil/Environmental Design Engineer | $125K - $165K |
| Project Delivery Lead | $125K - $175K |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
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- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-09-16
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The compensation range for this role is $115,000 to $135,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic locati
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