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Safety Coordinator - Indianapolis IN
Location: Indianapolis IN, United States
Company: Messer Construction Co.
Date Posted: Jan 23, 2026
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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, Messers footprint has grown to eleven regional offices located across the Midwest and Southeast, including 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 outreach 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
- 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
- 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 and projects
- 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
- Bachelors 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
About Messer Construction Co.
Messer Construction Co. 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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