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Safety Manager - Equipment Rental Division

Messer Construction Co.
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 11/11/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2025
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.

The Messer Rental Division operates as an integrated and integral supplier to Messer Construction Co.'s operation teams, craft professionals, and its 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. This position will develop and implement strategies to drive both company and department objectives.

What You Will Do

  • 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 being considered in the process.
  • Supporting 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.
  • Manages driver/fleet safety and DOT compliance.
  • Conducts incident investigations and follow-up
  • Serve as a company Subject Matter Expert in equipment and tool safety.
  • Regional travel to support satellite regional operations ~20%

What You Will Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health or related field
  • 7 years of general industry safety experience, preferably in 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/Buckhoists
    • Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWP)
    • Fall protection equipment
    • Scaffolding
    • Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and consensus standards (ANSI, ASTM, etc) applicable to the position

    Abilities

    • Possess all auditory, speaking and communicating abilities
    • Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting up to 75 lbs

    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 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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