Safety Coordinator- Columbus, OH

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, goal oriented, candidate to fill the role of Safety Coordinator in our Columbus r egion . 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 individ ual 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 . What You Will Do : Champion Zero Injury Culture Understand project schedule and risk for planning Ensure effective understanding, communication and consistent reinforcement of department objectives. Trend and benchmark safety performance; monitor and review Fieldview / Viewpoint / Occucare reports Work with Project Management teams on job site safety planning, including but not limited to the following : Pre-construction safety meetings Contractor safety orientations Weekly site safety inspections , trend identification and correction Involvement in OSHA inspections and related follow-up Accident / incident investigation Research on safety topics Complete Jobsite Walks - Enter Fieldview Observations Ensure understanding of project needs by individual engagement of project staff Incident Investigation What You Will Bring : Bachelor's degree in environmental , Health and Safety or related field 1-3 years of 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 We build where we live, and it shows. When you take charge of your career through professional growth and collaboration, you can’t help but feel your impact on the community and the industry. And it’s what you can expect at Messer each day. In business since 1932 and employee-owned since 1990, Messer is the commercial construction company committed to building better. Join Messer, where building with purpose is the foundation of everything we do. 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. Appcast