Woodard & 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 diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and 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. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking an Entry-level Health & Safety coordinator or professional to assist in the development and implementation of safety and health in region in accordance with the Health & Safety plan and policies.
What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Monitor and observe employee and contractor HSE performance
Know and enforce the Regional Health & Safety Plan (HASP), multiple Site-Specific Health & Safety Plans (SSHASP’s), and other related policies
Lead/facilitate Task Risk Assessments (TRA’s)
Be able to identify potential hazards and propose corrective measures accordingly
Present/Lead specific safety meeting topics
Know and be able to complete work permits, upon request
Provide new employee, contractor, and visitor trainings
Ensure employees are adequately equipped with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform their tasks safely
Ensure accurate and timely incident notification are entered into corporate and client incident databases and prepare lessons learned.
Manage Health & Safety Programs
Perform/assist in field inspections and audits as necessary
Provide Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) communication through the entire Rocky Mountain Region, and others upon request
Assist, develop, and deliver HSE training programs (8-hr HAZWOPER, Control of Work, First Aid/CPR/AED, etc)
Maintain Site-Specific Health & Safety Plans (SSHASP’s), including the Emergency Response Plans
Assuring that monthly inspections of fire extinguishers are completed throughout each office, as well as coordinating annual maintenance/inspections
Evaluate hazard mitigation methods and insure the implementation of these methods
Provide Federal, State, and local regulatory compliances when needed
Provide Incident Management Support
Be a resource for safety reporting requirements, accident, and near-miss investigations
Assist and facilitate in incident investigations
OTHER DUTIES (Field Team Support):
Be familiar with Task Risk Assessments specific to tasks
Be familiar with scope of work that will be 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/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Have specific vision requirements for specific task (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 or science
Aware of federal, state and local safety laws to ensure the Region complies with all current safety regulations
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to travel up to 60%
Benefits & Wellbeing
Retirement Savings:
• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.
Time away from work:
• Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees. Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.
• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.
• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury. Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.
Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing:
Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.
Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.
WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.
LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.
Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.
If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work. When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000