Health & Safety Manager

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 teams that encourage collaboration in an 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. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Mid-level Health & Safety Professional in the Eastern Massachusetts area who can work independently and as part of a team who 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 this Health & Safety Manager in our Operations & Management (O&M) Business unit.

What you will be doing at Woodard & Curran:

Duties and responsibilities will include assessing health & safety needs and risks across multiple facilities, assisting in the implementation of safety programs and policies, and assisting 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 Safety Manager, O&M Health & Safety Specialists, and the VP of Health and Safety.

The ideal candidate will possess a Health & Safety or related applied science degree along with at least ten years of progressive safety experience.

• Functional knowledge of key occupational safety regulations and standards, including OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA, with the ability to apply them in occupational/industrial settings
• Safety certifications (CSP, OHST, etc.) are advantageous.
• Working knowledge and practical application skills in Confined Space operations, Fall Protection protocols, and NFPA 70E electrical safety procedures are required.
• Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive safety audits, including real-time observations of employee work practices to proactively identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Skilled in creating and delivering impactful Health & Safety training sessions that drive measurable improvements in workplace safety awareness and incident prevention.
• Demonstrated experience developing and technically reviewing site-specific safety plans, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, operational realities, and risk mitigation best practices.
• Experience participating in the incident investigation process, providing guidance to managers and ensuring completion of resulting preventative measures.
• Ability to champion and drive both H&S initiatives and H&S culture across multiple projects.
• Experience in an industrial setting is critical.
• Experience with water/wastewater systems a bonus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Ability to organize data and processes along with strong technology skills to include Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and related platforms/programs.
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and effectively make decisions.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an 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.  

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.