Lead Auditor

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

📋 Description

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

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

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

• Contribute to the growth of ERM CVS through technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and relationship building with clients.

• Support ESG and sustainability initiatives by delivering assurance services.

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

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

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

• Promote the continuous improvement of ERM CVS methodologies, competencies, and operational procedures.

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

• Foster trusted relationships with clients and represent ERM CVS in a professional manner.

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

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

• Enhance ERM CVS’s reputation for technical excellence, integrity, and client service.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 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 working knowledge of at least two standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001.

• Working knowledge of ISO 17021 and/or ISO 17029 requirements.

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

• Proven capability to plan and conduct audits while adhering to deadlines and quality standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, encompassing report writing and presentation delivery.

• Ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities, and communicate findings in a clear and objective manner.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

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

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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

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

• Experience in working across diverse 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.

• Proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote, work-from-home position.

• International exposure.

• Opportunity to work across various sectors and global operating environments.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.