Woodard &amp; Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. <div> </div><div>Who are we looking for?</div><div> </div><div>We are seeking an Entry-level Health &amp; Safety Coordinator to assist in the development and implementation of safety and health programs across multiple project sites in accordance with company policies and safety plans.</div><div> </div> <h3>What will you be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran? </h3><ul><li>Monitor and observe employee and contractor Health and Safety performance on-site.</li><li>Know and enforce Site-Specific Health &amp; Safety Plans (SSHASPs) and related policies.</li><li>Lead and facilitate Task Risk Assessments (TRAs).</li><li>Identify potential hazards and propose corrective measures accordingly.</li><li>Present and lead safety meeting topics.</li><li>Be familiar with and complete work permits upon request.</li><li>Provide safety training for new employees, contractors, and visitors.</li><li>Ensure employees are adequately equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform tasks safely.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely incident notifications are entered into corporate and client databases, and prepare lessons learned reports.</li></ul><h3>Manage Health &amp; Safety Programs</h3><ul><li>Perform and assist in field inspections and audits as necessary.</li><li>Provide Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) communication across project regions.</li><li>Assist in developing and delivering HSE training programs (e.g., 8-hour HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR/AED, Control of Work).</li><li>Maintain SSHASPs, including Emergency Action Plans.</li><li>Ensure monthly inspections of fire extinguishers are completed, and coordinate annual maintenance and inspections.</li><li>Evaluate hazard mitigation methods and ensure their implementation.</li><li>Provide Federal, State, and local regulatory compliance support when needed.</li></ul><h3>Provide Incident Management Support</h3><ul><li>Be a resource for safety reporting requirements and support accident and near-miss investigations.</li><li>Assist and facilitate incident investigations.</li></ul><h3>OTHER DUTIES (Field Team Support):</h3><ul><li>Be familiar with Task Risk Assessments specific to tasks.</li><li>Be familiar with the scope of work being performed.</li><li>Frequently sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands/fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel; crouch; or crawl.</li><li>Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.</li><li>Have specific vision requirements for tasks (close and distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).</li><li>The list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as needed.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>1-5 years of experience within the Health &amp; Safety field required.</li><li>Degree in Safety Science or a related field.</li><li>Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety laws to ensure compliance with current safety regulations.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 60%.</li></ul> Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard &amp; Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently. What this means:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px;"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">MDR applies to both you and the Company</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement</li></ul> If you are offered a position with Woodard &amp; Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet. 🔗 Review the full agreement here: <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WC-Mutual-Dispute-Resolution-Agreement-MDR.pdf">Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement</a>  Employee Support &amp; Benefits Retirement Savings:<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed</li></ul> Time away from work:<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding</li></ul> Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;"><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&amp;D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.</li><li style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;font-size:10pt;font-family:'Segoe UI' , sans-serif;">Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.</li></ul> Workplace Information E-Verify ParticipationWoodard &amp; Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. 🔗 View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Right-to-Work-and-E-Verify-Posters.pdf">here.</a> Equal Employment Opportunity &amp; AccessibilityWoodard &amp; Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job">Beth Sweitzer</a>.🔗 View our <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Woodard-Curran-AA-EEO-Policy-Statement-2024.pdf">Equal Employment Opportunity Policy</a> 🔗 View the <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">"Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"</a> poster  Inclusion &amp; BelongingWe welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact. Recruitment Agency PolicyWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees. Text Message Communication Notice:To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.” Terms, Privacy &amp; Use of AI in Hiring 🔗 <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/terms-of-use/">Woodard &amp; Curran Terms of Use</a>🔗 <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/privacy-statement/">Woodard &amp; Curran Privacy Statement</a> We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g., application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

Woodard &amp; Curran is more than just a consulting firm &ndash; we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects. Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understanding the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems, with a truly collaborative working style. We believe that doing good work for our clients goes hand in hand with doing good work for the companies and communities we serve, and for the planet as a whole, and that all good work begins and ends with a happy, healthy team. These commitments &mdash; to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us &mdash; define Woodard &amp; Curran.

Entry-level Health & Safety Coordinator

Woodard &amp; Curran is a national engineering, science and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities and the planet. <div> </div><div>Who are we looking for?</div><div> </div><div>We are seeking an Entry-level Health &amp; Safety Coordinator to assist in the development and implementation of safety and health programs across multiple project sites in accordance with company policies and safety plans.</div><div> </div> <h3>What will you be doing at Woodard &amp; Curran? </h3><ul><li>Monitor and observe employee and contractor Health and Safety performance on-site.</li><li>Know and enforce Site-Specific Health &amp; Safety Plans (SSHASPs) and related policies.</li><li>Lead and facilitate Task Risk Assessments (TRAs).</li><li>Identify potential hazards and propose corrective measures accordingly.</li><li>Present and lead safety meeting topics.</li><li>Be familiar with and complete work permits upon request.</li><li>Provide safety training for new employees, contractors, and visitors.</li><li>Ensure employees are adequately equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform tasks safely.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely incident notifications are entered into corporate and client databases, and prepare lessons learned reports.</li></ul><h3>Manage Health &amp; Safety Programs</h3><ul><li>Perform and assist in field inspections and audits as necessary.</li><li>Provide Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) communication across project regions.</li><li>Assist in developing and delivering HSE training programs (e.g., 8-hour HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR/AED, Control of Work).</li><li>Maintain SSHASPs, including Emergency Action Plans.</li><li>Ensure monthly inspections of fire extinguishers are completed, and coordinate annual maintenance and inspections.</li><li>Evaluate hazard mitigation methods and ensure their implementation.</li><li>Provide Federal, State, and local regulatory compliance support when needed.</li></ul><h3>Provide Incident Management Support</h3><ul><li>Be a resource for safety reporting requirements and support accident and near-miss investigations.</li><li>Assist and facilitate incident investigations.</li></ul><h3>OTHER DUTIES (Field Team Support):</h3><ul><li>Be familiar with Task Risk Assessments specific to tasks.</li><li>Be familiar with the scope of work being performed.</li><li>Frequently sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands/fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel; crouch; or crawl.</li><li>Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.</li><li>Have specific vision requirements for tasks (close and distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).</li><li>The list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as needed.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>1-5 years of experience within the Health &amp; Safety field required.</li><li>Degree in Safety Science or a related field.</li><li>Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety laws to ensure compliance with current safety regulations.</li><li>Effective verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 60%.</li></ul> Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) As part of our commitment to a fair and respectful workplace, Woodard &amp; Curran uses a Mutual Dispute Resolution (MDR) to help resolve most employment-related concerns efficiently and consistently. What this means:<ul><li>MDR applies to both you and the Company</li><li>Most workplace-related disputes are resolved through binding arbitration, rather than court proceedings</li><li>Certain exceptions are outlined in the full agreement</li></ul> If you are offered a position with Woodard &amp; Curran, you will be asked to review and sign the MDR as part of your offer packet. 🔗 Review the full agreement here: <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/WC-Mutual-Dispute-Resolution-Agreement-MDR.pdf">Mutual Dispute Resolution Agreement</a>  Employee Support &amp; Benefits Retirement Savings:<ul><li>401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed</li></ul> Time away from work:<ul><li>Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually</li><li>Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked</li><li>Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.</li><li>Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding</li></ul> Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:<ul><li>Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability</li><li>Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.</li><li>Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&amp;D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.</li><li>Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.</li></ul> Workplace Information E-Verify ParticipationWoodard &amp; Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. 🔗 View required Right to Work and E-Verify posters <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Right-to-Work-and-E-Verify-Posters.pdf">here.</a> Equal Employment Opportunity &amp; AccessibilityWoodard &amp; Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact <a href="mailto:bsweitzer@woodardcurran.com?subject=Reasonable%20Accommodation%20to%20Apply%20for%20Job">Beth Sweitzer</a>.🔗 View our <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Woodard-Curran-AA-EEO-Policy-Statement-2024.pdf">Equal Employment Opportunity Policy</a> 🔗 View the <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">"Workplace Discrimination is Illegal"</a> poster  Inclusion &amp; BelongingWe welcome individuals from all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to serve clients and communities.As an employee-owned company, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive environment where employees can grow, contribute fully, and deliver meaningful impact. Recruitment Agency PolicyWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Submissions without a signed agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and not eligible for referral fees. Text Message Communication Notice:To support an efficient hiring process, we may send brief SMS updates or reminders. You may opt out at any time by replying “STOP.” Terms, Privacy &amp; Use of AI in Hiring 🔗 <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/terms-of-use/">Woodard &amp; Curran Terms of Use</a>🔗 <a href="https://www.woodardcurran.com/privacy-statement/">Woodard &amp; Curran Privacy Statement</a> We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of the hiring process (e.g., application review or resume screening). These tools assist our team but do not replace human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by people.

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