Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a Mid-level Health & Safety Professional in the Tampa/Bradenton, Florida 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.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 50% of time.
- 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.
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.
Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.
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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility: Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.
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