Fire Investigator

EFI Global; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EFI Global in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a full-time Fire Investigator to determine origin and cause of losses and to guide clients through complex insurance claims. You will accept assignments, identify responsible parties, and maintain clear reporting.

You will interview witnesses, analyze records, and coordinate with law enforcement and fire service personnel while ensuring ethical conduct and compliance with privacy laws. Strong investigative and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI) certification required.
• IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) preferred; IAAI-CFI within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation per assignment.
• Determines origin and cause and identifies third-party responsibility for subrogation potential.
• Maintains required reporting commitments to client per EFI procedures.
• Promotes EFI services in the insurance industry and within assigned territory.
• Liaises between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.
• Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects as assigned.
• Identifies and interviews witnesses or involved persons with information pertinent to the incident.
• Develops knowledge to inspect public records such as land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments.
• Keeps up-to-date on privacy laws to ensure investigations are conducted legally and ethically.

Skills

Communication

PC literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Performance competencies

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFEI certification

IAAI-CFI certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rock Hill, SC

Full time

R80092

IF YOU CARE, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HERE

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors. Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases and providing expert witness testimony, into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing and specialty consulting. Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality and demonstrating to customers that caring counts.

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

To investigate fire events to determine origin, cause, and responsibility in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation in accordance with the specific needs of the assignment.

• Determines the origin and cause of the loss/claim under investigation and identifies any potential third-party responsibility for subrogation potential.

• Maintains required reporting commitments to client in accordance with EFI's standard procedures.

• Promotes and markets utilization of EFI services in the insurance industry and within assigned territory

• Serves as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.

• Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects in accordance with assignment from client or assigned attorney representing insurer.

• Identifies and interviews all witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to incident under investigation: motive, opportunity or any other information or evidence that may assist in concluding a factual and complete investigation.

• Develops necessary knowledge and expertise required to conduct thorough inspection of available public records including land deeds, mortgages, liens, suits, judgments, marriage and divorce records, etc.

• Maintains up-to-date information in regard to existing laws pertaining to rights of privacy and availability of public records to assure that all investigations are conducted in a completely legal and ethical manner.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Travels as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Minimum certification requirement for consideration, Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (CFEI). IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is preferred. Will be required to obtain the IAAI-CFI certification within 6 months of employment.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Skills & Knowledge

• Good oral and written communication

• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Good analytical and interpretive skills

• Strong investigative skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment

• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.

• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.

• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.

• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead,

• Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.

• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.

Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

Our business is founded on people with the best technical skills and outstanding industry knowledge and we strive to employ and retain exceptional talent. EFI Global is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all qualified persons.