Safety Manager - Equipment Rental Division

Safety Manager - Equipment Rental Division

Messer Construction Co. is a construction manager and general contractor that provides leadership for complex commercial building projects. Founded in 1932, Messer’s footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast. An employee‑owned company, Messer builds better lives for its customers, communities, and employees, and delivers value through quality construction and client experiences.

The Messer Rental Division operates as an integrated supplier to Messer Construction Co.’s operation teams, craft professionals, and subcontractors for high‑quality construction equipment, general tools, select construction services, and consumable items. The Rental Safety Manager supports Messer Rental Division operations throughout the enterprise by ensuring a Zero‑Injury safety culture at all regional offices and developing and implementing strategies to drive both company and department objectives.

• Responsible for Rental Division safety across all regions.
• Lead safety planning for shop and field maintenance operations.
• Manage manufacturers required inspection processes for safety equipment.
• Support Rental Division in equipment and tool selection to ensure safety and ergonomic factors are considered.
• Support crane selection, lift planning, and setup processes across projects to improve safety and efficiency.
• Develop and execute training strategies and safety communication throughout the Rental Division.
• Manage driver/fleet safety and DOT compliance.
• Conduct incident investigations and follow‑up.
• Serve as a company Subject Matter Expert in equipment and tool safety.
• Travel regionally to support satellite regional operations (~20%).

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field.
• 7+ years of general industry safety experience, preferably in a shop, equipment rental, or warehouse setting.
• Preferred experience in the following:
  Hazardous material management, spill prevention, material handling, equipment maintenance and operation, DOT compliance, cranes and rigging, material hoists/buck hoists, mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs), fall protection equipment, scaffolding, and knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and consensus standards (ANSI, ASTM, etc).
• Possess strong auditory, speaking, and communication abilities.
• Physical requirements:
  
  sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 75 lb.

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 the completion of a post‑offer/pre‑employment drug screen.

Messer Construction Co. does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Candidates who require employer immigration sponsorship will not be considered.

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.

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