Loss Control Specialist

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation Division, has an immediate opening for a Loss Control Specialist to provide coverage for the greater Phoenix area. The Loss Control Specialist provides expert risk management solutions and loss control services to current and prospective policyholders, identifying potential hazards and risks within the workplace, assessing the insured's safety protocols and procedures, and implementing effective strategies to minimize accidents or injuries and mitigate subsequent workers' compensation claims. This professional provides valuable insights to Underwriting as to workplace findings, assisting them in properly pricing risk, and works closely with our larger policyholders to enhance the overall safety culture within the organization, resulting in fewer incidents and improved operational efficiency. Extensive travel utilizing various forms of transportation, including but not limited to car, plane or train, required. Are you passionate about workplace safety and have a desire to be part of a successful team at a financial institution with on-the-job training? BHHC is looking for a Loss Control Specialist who will have knowledge of a wide range of occupational operations; employee exposures to workplace hazards; knowledge of and ability to execute appropriate controls on exposures; and be familiar with applicable codes, laws, and regulations; and be assigned a territory to provide loss control services for assigned clients in your territory.

Requirements

• Must live in the Phoenix area
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required
• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to travel with overnight stays
• Minimum of 3 years providing loss control or occupation-related safety services, preferably with worker’s compensation insurance carrier. Required
• Experience developing, implementing, and auditing safety management systems for organizations required.
• Experience applying high-level investigation techniques and protocols in complex work environments and performing analysis on varying incident data to identify patterns and root causes to develop creative, effective mitigation recommendations.
• Experience using formal analytical tools (e.g., Fishbone, Failures Modes and Affect, Fault Tree, etc.)
• Experience with development of emergency response plans.
• Expert knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Regulations and standards; relevant industry legal and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstratable ability to conduct complex risk assessments in and develop effective risk management strategies for common loss sources.
• Expert knowledge of industry-standard investigation techniques and protocols and incident data analyzation.
• Expertise with safety management systems (e.g., OSHA 1910, OSHA 1926, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001).
• Thorough knowledge of specific equipment, machinery, processes, and hazards related to manufacturing, construction, healthcare and service industries.
• Expertise in development of emergency response plans.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting – demonstratable ability to collect, analyze, and interpret safety data to identify trends, track progress, and provide meaningful reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of office operations, workflow analysis, and current technologies in telecommunications, data entry, and file management.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications and able to quickly master proprietary and vended software applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree In Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health & Sciences, or a related discipline. Preferred
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) - Preferred
• Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) - Preferred
• Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST), or similar certification - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages assigned book of business within a given territory. This includes visiting worksites, observing and evaluating the environments and risks, and writing follow-up reports.
• Monitors policyholder loss activity and develops loss reduction strategies.
• Assist policyholders in identifying key objectives to improve safety and loss control at the workplace. Provides consulting and training services to support the account reaching loss control objectives.
• Serves as a resource to underwriters, brokers, and insureds in the field of safety, loss control, and regulations related to employee safety. Conducts training as appropriate.
• Develops and participates in presentations to clients, underwriters, other BHHC employees, brokers, and Loss Control vendors.
• Reviews underwriting requests for loss control services and coordinates assignment of work with other loss control staff and supervisors.
• Performs special assignments and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Retirements Savings Match
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Paid Community Volunteer Day
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees