Project Health & Safety Specialist

Company: Woodard & Curran
Location: O Fallon
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description 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 Health & Safety Specialist 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 at the largest project in our Operations & Management (O&M) Business unit. We are looking to expand our impact through the addition of a newly created Health & Safety Specialist role in our Operations & Management (O&M) Business unit. What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran? Duties and responsibilities will include task observations and compliance auditing, assessing health & safety needs and risks, driving the implementation of safety programs and policies, developing and delivering site-specific training and assisting in creating the systems, procedures, and tools necessary to effectively implement corporate safety programs and policies at the project level. This role will be instrumental in driving and championing a culture of health and safety at project sites. The successful candidate for this position will work closely with the Senior O&M Safety Manager, and O&M Health & Safety Specialists. The ideal candidate will possess a Health & Safety or related applied science degree with several years of field experience. The role will be tailored to the candidate's experience and strengths. What will you need to succeed? 5 years direct experience in occupational safety. Experience industrial/field construction oversight preferred. Must have an occupational/industrial safety background. Degree in safety science or related field. Safety certifications (ASP, CSP, OHST, etc.) are preferred. Experience performing Job Safety Analysis of high hazard as well as routine tasks to identify critical risk exposure and develop applicable mitigation actions. Ability to champion and drive both H&S initiatives and H&S culture at the project level. Functional knowledge of occupational and industrial safety standards to include OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA. Ability to develop and present Health & Safety training material. Site-specific safety plan development and technical review. Knowledge to contribute to the incident investigation process, providing guidance to Managers and ensuring completion of resulting preventative measures. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Demonstrated confidence and proficiency in delivering constructive feedback to team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Ability to organize data and processes. Ability to meet deadlines, work independently, and effectively make decisions. Competency in Confined Space, Fall Protection, and electrical safety (NFPA 70E) preferred. Experience with water/wastewater systems and electrical safety a bonus. Strong technology skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and other computer platforms/programs. 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. 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 8 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. E-Verify Participation Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here. 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. To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here . To view the EEOC 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. 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. Text Message Communication Notice: We know your time is valuable! To keep things moving, we may send brief SMS reminders or updates during the hiring process. If you prefer not to receive texts, you can opt out by replying STOP. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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