Job Description

DESCRIPTION

The Safety & Loss Prevention Department is looking for an experienced Safety Specialist to service our construction contractor clients by providing consultation services to augment our client’s efforts in reducing and controlling losses.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver quality safety consultation services for clients including field safety audits focused on evaluating job operations for compliance and program implementation

• Develop and communicate recommendations to clients to improve overall safety systems/programs and delivery of professional training services focused on construction and other safety topics pertinent to client operations

• Develop, direct and communicate safety, regulatory and best practice risk management programs and strategies

• Provide technical advice and account information to underwriting for risk assessment and analysis

• Coordinate and develop effective risk identification, assessment, response planning, monitoring and control

• Draft regular updates regarding industry trends, safety matters and recalls for clients

• Create and conduct training for internal and external clients

• Review client safety programs and provide feedback on the quality and feasibility of the programs

• Conduct Industrial Hygiene assessments for various clients with emphasis on heavy metals, noise, and silica

• Visit their regional office at least six times per year along with attending two national meetings held in various locations within the United States

  • The Northern California office that the Safety Specialist will be required to visit is located in San Francisco

• Utilize Microsoft Excel to construct Pivot Tables and graphs for use as client loss analysis charts

• Utilize our loss trending website (Qlik) to understand loss trends and produce graphs that may be used for Loss Analysis Reports

• Maintain a personal budget for travel and client entertainment

• Conduct prospect interviews and ability to write well worded technical reports regarding the prospect’s exposures and controls

• Travel up to 25%, with multiple days away from home

  • Most travel will be located around the Sacramento Metro area and San Francisco Bay area, but may extend as far out as Fresno, Monterey, and Arcata regions

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess strong analytical, organizational and prioritization skills (including all necessary follow-ups). This individual should be able to work independently and as part of a team to meet established deadlines. This individual must be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision or daily direction once they are established in the position.  This individual must also be able to adapt to changes to their schedule if necessary. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. 

• Minimum of five (5) years construction or other loss control work or related experience with a proven record of accomplishment working for a construction company, carrier, consultant and/or broker with a construction focus 

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Occupational Safety or related discipline is preferred

• Completion of, or ability to obtain within first two years of employment, Construction Health & Safety Technician  (CHST), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or Occupational Health & Safety Technician (OHST) is required

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to develop and conduct presentations for safety training purposes; to prepare administrative and technical reports

• Currently holding the Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designation, or the ability to obtain within the first year of employment

• Knowledge and understanding of principles, practices and procedures of loss control including casualty and workers compensation

• Possess understanding of modern principles and practices of Safety Program development and administration

• Experience with hazard analysis and exposure control solutions, legal principles pertaining to general liability, fleet safety, and worker’s compensation issues

• Grasp of pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations including safety, health and environmental laws and regulations

• Proficient in general computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, internet and claim information systems; with particular emphasis on Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

• Ability to service the following territories:

  • Sacramento Metro and surrounding areas and west to San Francisco and south to San Jose

  • Additional states as required for National Meetings and in support of other team members as needed

• Physical Activity: Ability to manage frequent travel by car; some in new locations; ability to sit for prolonged periods during travel; ability to walk large scale job sites and climb ladders and stairs safely; properly don the required Personal Protective Equipment; work in both extreme heat and extreme cold conditions; work in all types of weather.

• Ability to acquire and maintain a valid state driver’s license.

Additional Information

BENEFITS

We recognize that professional, talented people are attracted to companies that provide comprehensive benefits packages opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Care Coverage

• Vision Care Coverage

• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Work/Life Resources

• 401k/ESSOP

• Paid Vacation

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Education Certifications

  The Safety Specialist position is a home based position.  This allows to right candidate to work autonomously and provides a significant amount of freedom.  Most successful Safety Specialists enjoy a high quality work/life balance and are generally left to their own schedules so long as all required metrics are met.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.