Health & Safety Coordinator (Entry-level)

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.

Pay and benefits

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.