Pittsburgh, PA - Field Inspector - Insurance Loss Control

H S Loss Control Inspections In; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Part time

Job summary

H&S Loss Control Inspections, Inc. is hiring independent contractor loss control inspectors to perform commercial property inspections across the United States.

You will receive electronic assignments, schedule inspections with insureds, and inspect for hazards in utilities, building systems, and life safety, capturing 20–35 photos and measurements as needed. Reports are filed online through Loss Control 360 with Rapid Sketch, including narratives and photos.

Qualifications

• Has direct experience completing commercial line inspections in the USA or completed equivalent training.
• Ability to review inspection requirements and schedule appointments by phone, email, or text.
• Experience documenting findings with photos and measurements and entering reports online.

Responsibilities

• Review assignments and inspection requirements.
• Schedule inspections with insureds via phone, email or text.
• Inspect properties for utilities, building systems, and life-safety hazards; take 20–35 photos.
• Interview insureds for operations information and system ages.
• Submit status updates through the online system and complete final reports.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Written communication

Online reporting

Education

VIITA Basic Commercial Line Inspector course

Tools

Loss Control 360

Rapid Sketch

Job description

Pay:

We pay a competitive standard flat fee per case -based on customer as well as, inspection type and complexity.
The dominant standard flat fee range is $60 - $75, with some exceptions.

Job Type:

Independent Contractor

Qualifications

We are currently seeking inspector applicants who are qualified to work in the USA and have a history of direct experience completing commercial line inspections and/or have completed a training course such as, the VIITA Basic Commercial Line Inspector course or its equivalent.

Full Job Description of the Loss Control Inspector

• Receives assignments electronically and reviews for inspection requirements.
• Schedules the inspection appointment with the Insured by phone, email, or text.
• Inspects the property for potential issues or hazards pertaining to utilities/building systems (heating, wiring, plumbing), common areas, maintenance, protections, and life safety, etc. Take 20-35 exterior/interior photos. Take measurements with a measuring wheel or with online tools as needed.
• Interviews the Insured for operations information, ages of the building systems, etc.
• Communicates inspection status through online application.
• Completes the inspection report on the web-based Loss Control 360 system with Rapid Sketch. Returns the completed report electronically (the reports consist of check-off questions, narrative, and digital photos).

Preferred skills:

• 3-5 years' experience providing commercial insurance loss control inspections
• Understanding of commercial property and casualty lines: property, general liability, and worker's compensation
• Ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and communicate well verbally and in writing
• Comfortable completing reports online and uploading documents

Other Recommended Skills:

commercial building inspection ~ fire safety ~ industrial safety ~ environmental safety ~ construction work ~ customer service ~ online reporting and document handling ~ ability to travel approximately a 50-mile radius

Helpful (but not required) Professional certifications:

CSP, OHST, ALCM, ARM

H&S Loss Control Inspections, Inc company information

We have provided insurance underwriting Loss Control inspection reports since 1970 and we work directly with insurance Underwriters. Our friendly support staff are available to help you by assigning orders and assisting with questions.

Despite the challenges presented by recent events, H&S has been continuing to grow and successfully serve our customers with excellent reports and time service!

We look forward to hearing from all qualified applicants!