Health & Safety Coordinator (Entry-level)

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 a motivated and safety-focused individual who is eager to build a career in Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about promoting a culture of safety while supporting environmental compliance across a variety of projects and operations.

This role is well-suited for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a background in environmental science, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene, environmental engineering, or a related field. Successful candidates will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to collaborate effectively with field and office teams.

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate a strong commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental stewardship.

Be comfortable working in both office and field environments.

Possess strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail.

Communicate effectively with employees, clients, and project teams.

Be eager to learn safety regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Take initiative, manage multiple priorities, and work independently when needed.

Be willing to travel periodically to project sites and supported locations.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting health, safety, and environmental programs while working alongside experienced EHS professionals.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

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.

Manage Health & Safety Programs:

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.

Provide Incident Management Support:

Be a resource for safety reporting requirements and support accident and near-miss investigations.

Assist and facilitate incident investigations.

OTHER DUTIES (Field Team Support):

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.

Qualifications:

0-3 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%.