ERM

Consulting Senior Associate - Technical Risk & Safety

ERMAustralia

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Undisclosed Salary

Permanent

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Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Mid

Employment type

Permanent

Location

On-site

Expertise & Skills

Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA)Proficient
HAZOP & HAZID FacilitationProficient
Fire & Explosion ModelingProficient
Excel ModelingProficient
Technical Report WritingProficient
Risk Calculation & AnalysisProficient
Process Safety EngineeringProficient
CFD ModelingNice-to-have

Job description

As a Junior Consultant, you will support technical safety and risk projects by performing robust analysis, modelling, and calculations under the guidance of senior team members. This role offers exposure to diverse industries and projects, providing a strong foundation in safety engineering and risk management.

Why This Role Matter:
Shape Safer Operations Across Asia Pacific with ERM
Take on a role that shapes how industries operate safely and responsibly in a rapidly evolving region. You will influence critical decisions for global leaders, delivering expertise in process safety, HAZOP validation, SIL, and advanced risk modeling. Your work will go beyond compliance, creating strategies that protect lives, assets, and the environment while enabling sustainable growth. At ERM, every project is an opportunity to set new standards for safety and resilient to build a safer future for Asia Pacific.

What You Impact Is

You will help deliver high-quality work that drives impactful programs for our clients, while building strong relationships and contributing fresh ideas to evolve our services. Through collaboration and continuous learning, you will strengthen our culture and create opportunities that support long-term success for both clients and the firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in technical safety and risk projects involving risk analysis, modelling, and calculations.
  • Perform technically sound analysis based on defensible data and reasoned arguments.
  • Support development of Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) models using Excel spreadsheets.
  • Assist in fire and explosion modelling, gas and smoke dispersion modelling using CFD or empirical tools.
  • Conduct risk calculations (e.g., probability of events occurring) and non-flammable hazard analysis.
  • Contribute to Escape, Temporary Refuge, Evacuation and Rescue Analysis (ETRERA) for offshore facilities.
  • Participate in safety workshops (HAZID, HAZOP, ALARP) as a scribe and assist in client reporting.
  • Prepare sections of safety cases and high-quality reports with clear diagrams and explained calculations.
  • Support proposal preparation and attend client meetings as required
  • Ensure adherence to Health and Safety protocols in all project activities.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s degree or professional registration is a plus).
  • 1–5 years in safety and risk analysis projects.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks.
  • Commitment to safety and willingness to travel for project needs.

Ready to Lead Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

Discover Life at ERM
Curious about our culture and what makes ERM a great place to grow your career? Explore these resources to learn more about our people, values, and the impact we create:

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Consulting Senior Associate - Technical Risk & Safety role based?
This is an on-site role based in Australia.
What experience level does the Consulting Senior Associate - Technical Risk & Safety role require?
ERM lists this Consulting Senior Associate - Technical Risk & Safety role at Mid level.
What skills do you need for the Consulting Senior Associate - Technical Risk & Safety role?
Key skills for this role include Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA), HAZOP & HAZID Facilitation, Fire & Explosion Modeling, Excel Modeling, Technical Report Writing and Risk Calculation & Analysis.
How do I apply for the Consulting Senior Associate - Technical Risk & Safety role?
Use the Apply button on this page to apply for the Consulting Senior Associate - Technical Risk & Safety role on ERM's careers site.

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