Safety Claims Specialist

What You’ll Do

• Partner with operations teams to develop and maintain site-specific safety plans for projects.
• Track safety-related corrective actions and follow up with responsible parties to ensure timely completion.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims from initial reporting through resolution, including communication with employees, supervisors, medical providers, and other partners as appropriate.
• Coordinate return-to-work efforts and help facilitate appropriate transitional or modified-duty opportunities.
• Schedule accident investigations and ensure appropriate follow-up and documentation are completed.
• Schedule, assign, and monitor required safety training through HCSS Safety.
• Lead the annual review and update of the company’s Health and Safety Plan (HASP).
• Review, update, and maintain Toolbox Talks to ensure content remains relevant, accurate, and useful to field teams.
• Maintain organized and accurate safety and claims records.
• Assist with tracking safety trends, training completion, and other safety metrics.
• Serve as a resource for employees and operations teams regarding safety processes, training requirements, and workers’ compensation procedures.
• Support additional Safety Department initiatives and continuous improvement efforts as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in safety, workers’ compensation, claims administration, construction, HR, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow-up items.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with both field and office employees.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating across multiple departments and locations.
• Experience with HCSS Safety or similar safety management software is a plus.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements, workers’ compensation, or construction safety practices is a plus.

Why Sargent?

At Sargent, taking care of our people is a shared responsibility. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe a strong safety culture comes from teamwork, accountability, and looking out for one another. The Safety & Claims Coordinator plays an important role in keeping our programs organized, supporting employees when injuries occur, and helping our teams continuously improve the way we work safely.