Lead Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Direct accredited certification, assurance, validation, and verification evaluations across various industries.

• Assist organizations in enhancing their environmental, health, safety, quality, and operational performance.

• Offer impartial assessments that support compliance, risk management, and ongoing improvement.

• Play a crucial role in the growth of ERM CVS by providing technical leadership, sharing knowledge, and building client relationships.

• Facilitate ESG and sustainability initiatives through assurance services.

• Plan, execute, and oversee audits, including preparation, site activities, stakeholder interviews, evidence review, reporting, and conclusions.

• Produce clear, precise, and timely assessment reports and recommendations.

• Maintain technical proficiency across relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices.

• Foster continuous enhancement of ERM CVS methodologies, competencies, and operational procedures.

• Share insights, lessons learned, and technical knowledge with the global ERM CVS team.

• Establish trusted client relationships and represent ERM CVS with professionalism.

• Identify client support and business development opportunities in collaboration with ERM CVS leadership and partners.

• Mentor and support colleagues in audit delivery, technical interpretation, and best practices for assessments.

• Contribute to ERM CVS's reputation for technical excellence, integrity, and client service.

⛳️ Requirements

• A graduate degree in a relevant field or an equivalent professional qualification in Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, or a related discipline.

• At least 3–5 years of professional experience in the implementation, operation, assessment, or auditing of management systems.

• Experience in evaluating organizational performance against EHS, quality, operational, or management system objectives.

• Sector expertise in Oil & Gas, Mining & Minerals, Data Centers, Manufacturing, or fabrication environments.

• Training and practical knowledge of at least two of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.

• Familiarity with ISO 17021 and/or ISO 17029 requirements.

• Strong understanding of EHS regulations based in the U.S. or the Americas, including OSHA, EPA, industry-specific regulations, and local requirements.

• Proven capability in planning and executing audits while adhering to deadlines and quality standards.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation delivery.

• Ability to recognize risks and improvement opportunities and communicate findings clearly and objectively.

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, up to 50% to 75% of the time.

• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Preferred: Lead Auditor qualifications or professional certifications relevant to management systems auditing.

• Preferred: Experience conducting accredited certification, verification, or assurance assessments.

• Preferred: Experience across multiple industries and global operating environments.

• Preferred: Knowledge of ESG assurance, sustainability reporting, or related verification frameworks.

• Preferred: Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing auditors and technical assessors.

• Preferred: Additional language skills including Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work-from-home opportunity.

• International exposure.

• Chance to engage with various sectors including Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, and Data Centers.

• Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity in the workplace.

• A work environment focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.