Lead Auditor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee accredited certification, assurance, validation, and verification assessments across a variety of industries.

• Assist organizations in identifying opportunities to enhance environmental, health, safety, quality, and operational performance.

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

• Offer technical leadership, share knowledge, and foster client relationships to drive the growth of ERM CVS.

• Support ESG and sustainability initiatives through assurance services.

• Plan, execute, and manage audits, which includes preparation, site activities, stakeholder interviews, evidence review, reporting, and drawing assessment conclusions.

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

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

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of ERM CVS methodologies, competencies, and operational processes.

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

• Establish trusted relationships with clients and professionally represent ERM CVS during engagements.

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

• Mentor and assist colleagues in audit delivery, technical interpretation, and best assessment practices.

• Contribute to the technical excellence, integrity, and client service of ERM CVS.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in implementing, operating, assessing, or auditing management systems.

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

• Sector expertise in one or more of the following: Oil & Gas; Mining & Minerals; Data Centers; Manufacturing or fabrication environments.

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

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

• Strong understanding of U.S. or Americas-based EHS regulations, including OSHA and EPA requirements.

• Capability to plan and conduct audits effectively while adhering to deadlines and quality expectations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write reports and deliver presentations.

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

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (50% to 75%).

• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Lead Auditor qualifications or relevant professional certifications in management systems auditing are preferred.

• Experience with accredited certification, verification, or assurance assessments is preferred.

• Experience across various industries and global operating environments is preferred.

• Knowledge of ESG assurance, sustainability reporting, or related verification frameworks is preferred.

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or developing auditors and technical assessors is preferred.

• Additional language skills in Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote, work-from-home position.

• Significant client engagement and international exposure.

• Opportunity to work across various sectors.

• Global team collaboration.

• Professional development through technical leadership, knowledge sharing, mentoring, coaching, and auditor development.

• Travel opportunities, including occasional international assignments.

• Equal Employment Opportunity workplace.