Description
Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. An employee-owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast: Greenville, South Carolina; Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina; Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton Ohio; Louisville and Lexington Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Knoxville & Nashville, Tennessee, Raleigh.
We are currently seeking an experienced self-starter and goal-oriented candidate to fill the role of Safety Coordinator for our Indianapolis region. This position is part of the Messer Environmental, Health and Safety Department, and supports the Messer projects and personnel with safety inspections, project planning, employee training, and other safety and health services. This individual must possess a high level of organization and time management skills. He or she must be able to effectively communicate with various audiences as well as people at different levels within the organization. This individual reports directly to the EHS Executive and Regional Leaders. Other areas of focus would include engaging in out-reach programs within our community that support our goal to be inclusive and our desire to improve the communities in which we live and work.
What You Will Do:
- Champion Zero Injury Culture
- Understand project schedule for risk planning.
- Ensure effective understanding, communication and consistent reinforcement of department objectives.
- Develop & Manage relationships at all levels including projects/craft, regional leadership, safety peers and corporate.
- Ensure to develop and cultivate relationships external to Messer, including subcontractors, regulatory entities, medical service providers and other appropriate vendors.
- Trend and Benchmark Safety Performance – Monitor/Review Fieldview/Viewpoint/Occucare reports
- Consistent presence on projects – Timely response to projects questions or issues
- Active participation in department calls, BMP, Corrective actions, MOC
- Participate in the Regional Best Practice Meeting, Huddles, POD, WWP, etc.
- Ensure consistent communications and timely delivery on internal projects & tasks.
- Pre-construction safety meetings; contractor safety orientations; weekly site safety inspections and accident/incident investigations.
- Provide safety knowledge to ensure consistency in safety policies and procedures throughout all regions/projects to the region and other safety professionals.
- Coordinate OSHA Consultations/Partnerships and Insurance Loss Control Visits. Act as company representative for these visits.
- Assist Messer personnel in the development, revision and implementation of new or updated policies, procedures or task specific work instructions.
- Ensure proper risk assessment has been completed, risks defined and communicated to decision makers.
- Ensure emergency response systems, policies and procedures are in place to manage emergency situations.
- Partner with the project staff to interpret, evaluate, and provide technical guidance on project safety requirements, accident investigation, and implementing corrective action measures.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental, Health and Safety or related field
- 0 - 3 years of leadership experience in construction safety
- Technical working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations
- Practical experience in employee safety training
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Your decisions influence your career at every step: Make yours count with Messer Construction Co. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer builds projects and careers that leave a lasting impact on our communities. We bring opportunities for collaboration and growth; you bring the determination. Let’s build something great together.
All Messer employees are required to comply with our Substance Abuse Prevention Policy as a condition of employment. Messer may condition offers of employment upon taking and passing of a post-offer/pre-employment drug screen.
Messer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Messer is committed to a diverse workforce.
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