Project Health & Safety Specialist (Bound Brook, NJ)

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.

Overview: 

This person will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Health and Safety programs at two specific client projects in New Jersey and Connecticut in the Operations & Management (O&M) Business unit, reporting to the O&M Senior H&S Manager. The Project H&S Specialist will be based out of Bridgewater, New Jersey with periodic travel to a location in Connecticut.  This role acts as a liaison for simultaneous engineering and operations projects. 

• Provide assistance to project staff and client regarding regulatory and company compliance requirements and other matters pertaining to health and safety at various Superfund Sites or other regulated remediation project sites. 
• Maintain and update site-specific health and safety compliance programs, including but not limited to: Energy Control Procedures, fall protection/working at heights, Permit-Required Confined Space and entry permits, HAZWOPER Health & Safety Program, atmospheric monitoring and associated instrumentation, NFPA 70E, Respiratory Protection Program, Job Safety Analyses, Safe Work Plans (permitting), Hazard Communication, Point of Work Risk Assessments, etc. 
• Champion site safety observations and close call reporting and lead safety initiatives based on safety events and observations submitted. 
• Conduct site specific safety inspections and identify corrective actions. 
• Work with site team to address open action items. 
• Contribute to the incident evaluation process, provide guidance to managers and site personnel, and ensure completion of resulting preventative measures. 
• Periodic site visits to other client location in Connecticut to ensure adequate H&S support. 
• Interact with client as the H&S representative of the supported projects. 
• Track, manage, and administrate KPI data for H&S reporting.  
• Order suspension of activities that pose threats to workers’ health or safety. 

• 5+ years direct experience in occupational health and safety. 
• Degree in safety or related field. Professional certification (ASP, CSP, CIH,) preferred. 
• Functional knowledge of occupational and industrial safety standards to include OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, HAZWOPER and OSHA construction safety Competency in Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Control of Hazardous Energy and hazardous material management. 
• Experience in industrial systems, site remediation, electrical safety (NFPA 70E) and functional understanding of P&IDs preferred.  
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. 
• Strong technology skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and other computer platforms/programs. 
• Strong presentation skills required. 
• Ability to organize data and processes. 
• Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and effectively make decisions. 
• Ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to travel periodically to other supported locations. 

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.