Risk Control & Safety Consultant

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There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren’t afraid to make it happen.

Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2007, our company has over 3,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees. 

Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!

 

JOB OVERVIEW:

We’re seeking an experienced full-time Risk Control & Safety Consultant to join our Risk Control and Safety Team.  This person will be responsible for providing consultations to manufacturing and industrial processing clients mainly in the Southeast United States (U.S.) but may also travel throughout the United States or internationally. This role provides clients with strategic safety leadership and assists with implementing and carrying out best practices for clients to meet or exceed industry safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a career-minded individual who wants to make a meaningful contribution to a wide variety of clients’ safety cultures.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Someone with at least 5+ years (required) of environmental, health & safety experience in implementing, advising & overseeing health & safety programs, preferably for heavy industry and manufacturing industries.
• Previous consulting or insurance industry experience is not required; this is a great opportunity for candidates wanting to get out of the day-to-day EHS tasks and instead use their skills and experience to help and advise various clients from a variety of industries throughout the U.S.
• Candidates comfortable with Travel: We try to assign employees to clients with facilities in the same geographic area of the U.S. as the employee lives (such as the northeast, or southeast), however sometimes travel will be required outside of the designated geographic area. Typical travel is about 50% - travel will be a mix of flying & driving, depending upon client needs.
• Candidate Location: Candidates for this role MUST live in the state of Georgia (preferably within an hour of the Greater Atlanta area) and will be assigned primarily to the Southeast region of the U.S. After training and onboarding is complete, most of the work will be carried out at client facilities or from the employee’s home.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

A detailed list of job duties include (but are not limited to):

• Complete safety surveys to ensure clients’ compliance with governmental safety regulations (DOL - OSHA/MSHA, DOT – FMCSA, Basic EPA rules), Life safety codes (NFPA), and sound safety principles.
• Provide compliance and safety consulting services to clients engaged in a variety of industries, but especially in manufacturing and heavy industrial.
• Analyze client claims experience and accident/incident data (Workers Comp losses, OSHA Citation history, Auto Claims, roadside inspections, moving violations) to determine trends and develop/recommend control programs to minimize losses.
• Develop safety service strategies for risk control programs.
• Monitor account safety services to ensure that delivery is proper, on time, and cost effective.
• Assist clients with governmental safety agency inspections, accident investigations, and recordkeeping efforts (including but not limited to OSHA, MSHA, and DOT). Maintain client files for auditing purposes.
• Train client management teams and employees/drivers in compliance and safety practices.
• Assist clients in writing, developing and implementing effective Safety Programs and SOP's.
• Develop and implement training programs to client management teams and employees or drivers.
• Monitor account safety services to ensure that delivery is appropriate, on time and cost effective.
• Coordinate client activities and needs with other EPIC departments, as needed, to ensure all of clients’ risk and insurance needs are properly being met.

Physical Demands:

While performing the essential functions of this job, employee must be able to travel at least 50% of the time, both by driving a vehicle long distances and by flying on airplanes. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk, including on uneven ground surfaces, particularly when providing client services at their facilities while always following OSHA guidelines. Occasionally employee is required to climb ladders and must be comfortable with heights.   Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in the Field of Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene or Risk Management (a Masters Degree in similar field is nice to have).
• Preferred but not required: A professional certification (CSP, CIH, ARM, CDS, CECM, CIHM) or other designations (ARM, CDS, CECM, CIHM, etc.).
• REQUIRED: Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Environmental, Health & Safety role.
• Proficient knowledge of effective safety management principles for multi-site corporations in the heavy manufacturing and distribution industries is strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 75% to meet work demands. Travel by Air is expected 25-50% of travel time. Short-notice travel regularly occurs 5-10% of the travel expectations.
• Expert knowledge of OSHA codes is expected. Basic knowledge of FMCSA, MSHA, NFPA, EPA codes and their application is expected.
• Must be well organized and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver timely and accurate work products with customer service focus, and respond with a sense of urgency.
• Effective written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to provide effective training presentations to audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships and resolve complex problems.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows-based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Data analysis proficiency is expected.
• Sound work ethic and the ability to work with limited supervision.

 

COMPENSATION:

The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.

 

WHY EPIC:

EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide – and we’re growing! It’s a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time off
  • Unlimited PTO for salaried employees; 22 PTO days starting out for hourly employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days; plus additional paid days off
• Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
• Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
• Quarterly employee recognition program for demonstrating EPIC’s values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
• Employee Resource Groups: Women’s Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
• Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
• Unique insurance, such as Pet Insurance and Cancer Insurance
• Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, flexible work options, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness programs
• 50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!
• EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation
• We’re a top 10 privately held insurance brokerage
• We’ve consistently been voted “Best place to work” in the insurance industry since 2009

 

EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients. 

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