What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Representative position at AMERIND Risk?
Position Characteristics and Attributes
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Interest of viewing issues from multiple perspectives
- Communicative and people oriented
- Agile and adaptability in decision making
- Problem solving approach that suggest trustworthiness
Job Summary
Advises and works with clients on best practices to reduce loss and protect assets. Conducts analysis to detect, report, and resolve matters in the area of safety while providing great customer service.
This job description does not represent an inclusive list of all duties encompassed in this position.
Job Responsibilities·
Research and investigate customer and employee accidents; perform accident statistical analysis; makes recommendations to reduce the incident rate of accidents.
- Provide written and verbal recommendations on safety procedures, programs, equipment, etc. to members and clients/customers.
- Assist and facilitate training to employees on occupational safety, loss prevention and other issues.
- Assist in developing, coordinating and implementing services, programs, and activities to ensure safety measures are in place for clients.
- Assist in conducting safety analysis for members as requested; follow through with recommendations.
- Provides consultative loss prevention and control services to clients and policyholders.
- Assists clients to identify preventable losses.
- Assists member businesses to identify and report safety concerns or any potential loss of assets.
- Conduct routine inspections of the facility to maintain physical security and protection of assets.
- Conduct routine inspections of facility layout as it relates to loss prevention and camera placements for maximum coverage.
- Share best practices to assist member business to develop company standards related to loss prevention.
- Provide support with any emergency response plans.
- Conduct prevention/mitigation training for members.
- Actively participate in regional functions, and establish ongoing working relationships within the communities.
- Maintains proper records in accordance with company policies on records retention.
- Participates in claim analysis and investigations with other departments.
- May provide consultation and review for existing coverage not with subject company.
- Conducts claims and underwriting directed field support.
- Reacts as priority responders for building emergencies, employee accidents, internal investigations and off-site company functions.
- Keeps abreast of new technologies and principles by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
- Participates in cross-functional team process improvement projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Business Management, Insurance, Risk Management, or related field and three years’ experience in safety, loss prevention or consulting.
- Valid driver’s license.
- No felony, theft or fraud convictions.
- Must be able to successfully pass a background investigation.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
- Ability to obtain Associates in General Insurance (AINS) designation within the first two years of employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of fraud detection.
- Knowledgeable of internal investigation and interview techniques.
- Knowledgeable of standard principles and practices in areas of specialty.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
- Knowledge of department organization, functions, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff and the general public.
- Ability to prioritize, work independently and accomplish tasks within strict deadlines.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety programs and protocols.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to operate various environmental equipment.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical personnel; plan and conduct safety training to individuals and groups and conduct effective meetings.
- Ability to investigate, gather data, compile information, analyze information, draw conclusions and prepare reports.
- Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.
- Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.
- Skill in conducting investigations and research.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Travel required over 50% of time.
- Typical business office setting with moderate noise level and outdoor settings with a high noise level.
- Non-office environment may be encountered for offsite presentations and support of company activities.
- Exposure to natural weather conditions and temperatures, various dusts, smoke and mists, and normal debris and hazards may occur while performing outdoor duties.
- Must be able to sit for work at a computer for more than 6 hours per day.
- Must be able to stand and walk for more than 6 hours per day when on client site or at events.
- Must be able to use hands for dexterity of motion and reach with hands and arms. Extensive use of computer keyboards.
- Frequently required to talk and hear.
- Must have ability to occasionally lift 40 lbs.
Physical Exam
Employee is required to successfully pass an annual physical exam to certify that the incumbent is capable of performing the physical demands of the job as described above.
Hiring of AMERIND employees is subject to 7(b) of the Indian self-determination act. (25 U.S.C 450e(b)), which requires that, to the greatest extent feasible, preference and opportunities for training and employment shall be given to native Americans and Alaska Natives.
Salary : $47,935 - $74,782