The Amerisafe Group is a national, full-service safety consulting, staffing, training, confined space rescue, and occupational health company. Our staff of safety and health professionals has proven experience in developing and managing safety programs for all types of industries including petrochemical refining, energy, steel, manufacturing, and new construction.
The Amerisafe Group is seeking a seasoned, driven health and safety professional to join our team. We are seeking an individual who is a “doer-seller”, and can work on projects while developing Amerisafe’s market in the Midwest. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional with extensive field experience in health and safety, and capable of conducting or quickly learning Consultation Group activities (worker training, program development, Proposal development, etc.) as well. Must possess a proven track record in the execution of health and safety, and in client development and business relations.
Responsibilities:

• Execution of projects (start to finish);
• Managing the business growth of the Office
• Maintaining and expanding client relations
• Development of new clients
• Tactical and strategic planning for Office growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Science, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field
• 8 years of field experience in relevant industries, primarily construction, refining, power and/or petrochemical.
• Experience developing programs, presenting training, preparing Proposals and/or performing industrial hygiene-related activities
• Rescue and/or confined space experience a plus
• Business development and client relations experience
• Be results-oriented, have strong analytical and decision-making abilities, and be a creative problem solver
• Leadership and management experience in the health and safety profession
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong technical skills
• Safety-related certifications or advanced degree a plus

We hire only experienced professionals and foster an environment of cooperation and collaboration where everyone is at a high level. If this is you, and you meet the requirements above, we want you on our team!
This position is based in Chicagoland and reports to the Director of Field Operations in our Pittsburgh Office.
Travel is expected to be no more than 10% outside of the Chicagoland area.

This is a full time position