Risk Management Specialist I

About the role

Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) is a majority employee-owned ESOP Company that operates with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. The company focuses on achieving operational excellence and offers a variety of benefits including a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Advancement opportunities are available through promotion from within, and the company provides industry-leading learning and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Perform required pre-blast and post-blast surveys of local homes, businesses, private and public properties.
• Support damage complaint and claims investigation activities.
• Attend required meetings as needed.
• Document survey findings accurately using approved forms, photos, and field notes; submit reports and files in a timely manner.
• Affiliate with compiling claim documentation (e.g., statements, photos, site notes) and coordinating information requests.
• Support public relations activities as directed, including professional customer communications at job sites or residences.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of insurance practices relative to claims and loss handling.
• Written and oral communications skills.
• Computer literacy/spreadsheet knowledge.
• Ability to follow standard processes, maintain documentation, and meet deadlines.
• Professional customer service skills when interacting with property owners.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets to compile data.
• Self-starter with hands-on experience.
• Ability to pass background investigation (including ATF).
• Valid driver’s license with access to own transportation; must obtain and maintain approved company driver status.
• 0–2 years of related experience preferred (risk, claims, inspections, or construction/mining environment).
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. 15% of the time.
• Stooping and bending 15% of the time.
• Working in adverse weather conditions.
• Working in an office environment.
• Out of town, or out of state overnight travel to worksites required, as necessary.

Qualifications

• Experienced and professional Claims Adjuster.
• Solid understanding of insurance practices related to insurance claims and loss handling, inspections, risk, or construction/mining.
• Comfortable working in a public-facing role where superior customer service skills are utilized.
• Detail-oriented work preference.

Skills

• Technical competency.
• Dedication.
• Enthusiasm.
• Hard work.
• Honesty.
• Responsibility.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program.
• Traditional Company matched 401(k).
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

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