Risk Control Specialist Ocean Marine - Houston, TX

VetJobs•Houston, TX

3d•$104,000 - $171,700

About The Position

The Risk Control Specialist is responsible for a specialized risk management discipline and develops technical solutions to manage complex risks. The role involves consulting with customers across the region about risk exposures and loss controls, supporting underwriting processes, and helping Risk Control colleagues develop their technical skills. The specialist works with customers, Risk Control consultants and Lab partners, Claims professionals, and underwriters to improve understanding of risks, control hazards, and reduce losses. The position requires a consistent field presence, with approximately 20%–50% of time spent with customers onsite or virtually. Customer travel may involve long-distance, overnight, or multi-night trips based on business needs and territory. The nationwide annual base salary range is $104,000–$171,700, with actual pay determined by role scope, complexity, location, and candidate qualifications. Employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Requirements

At least four years of risk assessment or consulting experience in Ocean Marine, Inland Marine, Workers' Compensation, Industrial Hygiene, or Ergonomics.
Valid driver's license.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain complex technical information and provide recommendations to audiences with varying levels of expertise.
Coaching and talent development skills, including mentoring, motivating others, and providing feedback.
Comprehensive understanding of Risk Control's role in commercial lines insurance products, services, and risk selection practices.
Advanced interpersonal and influencing skills to build credibility with internal and external customers and encourage action on recommendations.
Strong organizational and time management skills to manage priorities, plan work, and meet business partner expectations.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a science discipline.

Nice To Haves

Six or more years of experience with advanced proficiency in Ocean Marine, Inland Marine, Workers' Compensation, Industrial Hygiene, or Ergonomics.
Certification in one or more recognized risk control disciplines, such as CIH, CPE, or CSP.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex risk evaluations of Travelers customers, identifying exposures, loss controls, and opportunities to improve risk management.
Share evaluation findings with Underwriting, Claim, and/or Risk Control Lab partners to support risk pricing and claim handling.
Educate customers on risk management and influence them to adopt recommended changes.
Mentor Risk Control consultants and less experienced Specialists, including reviewing survey reports for accuracy and thoroughness, helping newer Specialists prepare for customer surveys, and providing technical guidance and feedback.
Develop expertise by studying emerging issues, tracking loss trends in claim data, and occasionally attending industry conferences.
Deliver targeted training to Risk Control consultants, Specialists, customers, and business partners on discipline-specific topics.
Maintain a field presence, spending approximately 20%–50% of time with customers onsite or virtually, and travel as business needs require.
Perform other duties as assigned.