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 a Mid-level Health & Safety Professional to join our growing Health & Safety team. This position will play a key role in providing guidance and assistance to internal clients regarding regulatory and company compliance requirements and other matters pertaining to health and safety matters in our Operations & Management (O&M) Business unit. We are looking to expand our impact through the addition of a mid-level H&S professional in our Operations & Management (O&M) Business unit.
What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?
Duties and responsibilities will include assessing health & safety needs and risks, assist in the implementation of safety programs and policies, and assist in creating the systems, procedures, and tools necessary to effectively implement corporate safety programs and policies throughout the business. The successful candidate for this position will work closely with the Senior O&M Health & Safety Manager, O&M Health & Safety Specialists, and the VP of Health and Safety.
The ideal candidate will posses a Health & Safety or related applied science degree with 8-15 years of experience. The role will be tailored to the candidates experience and strengths.
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Experience conducting safety audits, identifying corrective actions, and providing follow-up implementation support.
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Extensive knowledge of occupational and industrial safety standards to include OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA.
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Experience developing and presenting Health & Safety training material.
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Site-specific safety plan development and technical review.
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Knowledge to contribute to the incident investigation process, providing guidance to Managers and ensuring completion of resulting preventative measures.
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Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
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Ability to organize data and processes.
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Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and effectively make decisions.
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Must have an occupational/industrial safety background or formal education. Safety certifications (GSP, CSP, OHST, etc.) are advantageous.
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Experience in an industrial setting is critical.
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Competency in Confined Space, Fall Protection, and hazardous material management required.
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Experience with water/wastewater systems and electrical safety a bonus.
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Ability to travel up to 40% of time.
Pay:
This position’s anticipated pay range is provided above; final exempt salary or non-exempt hourly pay will be dependent on experience level as well as considering a % based geographic differential based on where the final candidate will be working. Geographic differentials are used to recognize and reflect cost of labor differences between geographic markets.
Annual Incentive Bonus Opportunity:
Eligible positions may receive an annual cash bonus based on the role’s organizational level, and is represented as a percentage range of eligible earnings.
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.