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 various industries.

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

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

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

• Support ESG and sustainability initiatives through assurance services.

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

• Produce clear, precise, and timely assessment reports along with actionable recommendations.

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

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

• Share expertise and knowledge across the global ERM CVS team.

• Cultivate trusted relationships with clients and represent ERM CVS with professionalism.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 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 practical 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, EPA, industry-specific, and local requirements.

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

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

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

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

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

• Note: This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

• Preferred: Lead Auditor qualifications or relevant professional certifications.

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

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

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

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

• Additional language skills preferred: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote, work-from-home position.

• Significant client engagement and international exposure.

• Opportunity to work across various sectors and industries.

• Equal Employment Opportunity workplace.

• Work environment focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.