Safety and Loss Control Consultant

About the role

The role is remote and ideal candidates must reside in NW New Jersey or the Philadelphia, PA area. The salary range for candidates in New Jersey or Pennsylvania is $83,771 - $134,031 annually + bonus + benefits. The role involves conducting loss analysis and research, preparing and submitting reports, and providing recommendations to improve safety and loss control programs.

Responsibilities

• Consults with policy holders to improve their occupational safety programs and performance
• Provides underwriters with information concerning the safety levels of policy holders
• Evaluates policy holder safety programs and work sites for hazardous conditions
• Conducts simple industrial hygiene testing
• Researches literature, standards, laws, and rules to provide policy holders with effective solutions
• Develops cost-effective methods to correct hazardous conditions
• Analyzes loss information to determine accident trends and provide policy holders with effective solutions
• Communicates ideas and issues with management to reach successful agreements
• Mentors and provides guidance to Safety and Loss Control Trainees as needed
• Participates in training sessions for policyholders in conjunction with Senior Safety and Loss Control Consultants

Requirements

The role requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in safety, industrial hygiene, engineering, or a related field. Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid occupational safety management or occupational safety management consulting experience in industry or insurance is preferred. Certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certification as an Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Associated Safety Professional (ASP) are preferred. Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, principles of insurance, and risk management is also important.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid occupational safety management or occupational safety management consulting experience in industry or insurance
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), Certification as an Associate in Risk Management (ARM), or Associated Safety Professional (ASP)
• Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, principles of insurance, and risk management

Skills

• Knowledge of the various core elements within the occupational safety and industrial hygiene process
• Knowledge of effective safety program management
• Knowledge of risk management as it relates to safety and industrial hygiene as an overall function of business in planning, leading, and directing its operations
• Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, policies, and rules
• Understanding of the U. S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics loss information, formulas, and principles of calculating incidence rates for policy holders
• Knowledge of basic business financial principles to analyze cost effectiveness and return on investment of recommended solutions to hazards and exposures
• Ability to make sound judgments and work independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other policy holders, policyholders, regulatory agencies, and labor communities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Benefits

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, life and income protection plans, a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, paid time off, holidays, and floating holidays, flexible work arrangements, and an incentive bonus program. Encova Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.