What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Management Specialist I position at Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc?
About Us
Come work with the best! At Maine Drilling & Blasting (MD&B) we work like owners because we are owners. As a majority employee-owned ESOP Company, we work with the unity of family and the determination of business owners. Our standard is to achieve operational excellence at all levels of the organization, whether we are serving internal or external customers. We are fueled by success, because we are personally vested in the outcome.
In addition to our employer-contributed Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) retirement program, we also have a traditional Company matched 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. If advancement is what you’re looking for, we offer that also. Our learning and development opportunities are industry leading, and the formula for our success is centered on promotion from within.
Intrigued? Read on to learn more about specific opportunities to join our dedicated team.
About The Opportunity
Location: Gardiner, ME
The Risk Management Specialist I will survey residential and commercial properties, maintain good relations with the public, assist in managing losses, and investigate accidents & property damage claims.
What you will be doing:
- Perform inspections, assessments, and surveys of local homes, businesses, private and public properties in connection with company’s blasting operations.
- Will be responsible for damage complaints and insurance claim investigation activities.
- Represent the company relative to claims negotiations to minimize loss.
- Complete water and radon testing as needed.
- Attend required meetings as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
In order to be successful in this role, here is what we will need from you:
- Solid understanding of insurance practices relative to claims and loss handling.
- Experience as a claims or insurance adjustor or a background in real estate preferred.
- Written and oral communications skills.
- Computer literacy/spreadsheet knowledge.
- Public speaking experience preferred.
- Self-starter with hands-on experience.
- Ability to pass background investigation and pre-hire drug screening.
- Working in adverse weather conditions.
- Working in an office environment.
- Ability to perform essential functions of the position
- Ability to lift 50-75 lbs. 15% of the time
- Work on uneven and loose surfaces in varying weather conditions or environments
- Stooping and bending 15% of the time
- Out of town, or out of state overnight travel to worksites required, as necessary.
About You
You have experience as a Claims or Insurance Adjuster, or a background in real estate, and a solid understanding of insurance practices including insurance claims and loss handling. You are comfortable working in a public-facing role where you are able to utilize your investigative and organizational skills to ensure regulatory compliance. You prefer hands-on, detail-oriented work where you can contribute to the overall success of a team.
Aside from technical competency, dedication, enthusiasm, hard work, integrity, honesty, and responsibility are key indicators for us in any candidate interested in joining our world-class team. Is this you? Are you excited to make a difference? If you are, go ahead and hit that APPLY button because we cannot wait to meet you!
Interested in learning more about advancement opportunities? Check out these videos:
Dante (CST) talks about what it’s like to work at MD&B: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrSWPW4Qbgo
Elissa (Blaster) talks about her progression with MD&B: https://youtu.be/MS968n7l2Us
Dan (CEO) talks about career advancement opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvloIft9KPY
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