Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an Entry-level Health & 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.
Monitor and observe employee and contractor Health and Safety performance on-site.
Know and enforce Site-Specific Health & Safety Plans (SSHASPs) and related policies.
Lead and facilitate Task Risk Assessments (TRAs).
Identify potential hazards and propose corrective measures accordingly.
Present and lead safety meeting topics.
Be familiar with and complete work permits upon request.
Provide safety training for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
Ensure employees are adequately equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform tasks safely.
Ensure accurate and timely incident notifications are entered into corporate and client databases, and prepare lessons learned reports.
Perform and assist in field inspections and audits as necessary.
Provide Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) communication across project regions.
Assist in developing and delivering HSE training programs (e.g., 8-hour HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR/AED, Control of Work).
Maintain SSHASPs, including Emergency Action Plans.
Ensure monthly inspections of fire extinguishers are completed, and coordinate annual maintenance and inspections.
Evaluate hazard mitigation methods and ensure their implementation.
Provide Federal, State, and local regulatory compliance support when needed.
Be a resource for safety reporting requirements and support accident and near-miss investigations.
Assist and facilitate incident investigations.
Be familiar with Task Risk Assessments specific to tasks.
Be familiar with the scope of work being performed.
Frequently sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands/fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; kneel; crouch; or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Have specific vision requirements for tasks (close and distant vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus).
The list of duties is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned as needed.
1-5 years of experience within the Health & Safety field required.
Degree in Safety Science or a related field.
Familiarity with federal, state, and local safety laws to ensure compliance with current safety regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to travel up to 60%.