Remote Risk Control Specialist — Safety & Risk Consultant

Sentry Insurance Agency; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup

Company car travel

Laptop and cell phone reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Caregiver leave

Wellness resources

PTO and Volunteer Time Off

401(k) with company match and vesting

Job summary

Sentry Insurance Agency is seeking a Risk Control Consultant I or II to deliver safety and risk management services across dealerships, construction, manufacturing, wholesale, retail and real estate accounts. The role involves evaluating facilities, analyzing risk for underwriting, and delivering safety programs while traveling within North Carolina and Virginia.

A home-based work arrangement is supported. The position can be filled at Risk Control Consultant I or II level depending on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety or equivalent work experience.
• Emphasis in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or Physical Sciences preferred.
• 1–5 years of insurance safety consulting or safety work in private industry (construction and manufacturing).
• High level of independence, organization, and self‑motivation to work from home.
• Experience coordinating and servicing large or multi location accounts preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA Standards, and DOT regulations.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn use of specialized building valuation systems, diagramming and report software.
• Acceptable motor vehicle record for travel (50%) including overnight travel in some cases.
• Desire to pursue professional Safety designations including CSP and/or other designations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite facility evaluations to determine if operational exposures are being adequately controlled to prevent building losses.
• Determine scope and schedule of preventative maintenance programs on key mechanical equipment within the facility (electrical systems, HVAC, machinery in use, and roof condition).
• Assist in determining if facility protections (fire suppression systems, alarm systems, etc.) are acceptable for the building occupancy, exposures, and special hazards.
• Complete detailed reports for each covered line of business – Property, General Liability, Auto, & Workers Compensation, etc. – to assist our underwriting groups with account acceptability and insurability.
• Assist customers with development and implementation of safety polices, programs and procedures specific to each account & loss exposure.
• Provide advanced risk management and consultative services to assigned clients.
• Conduct Job-site safety inspections and OSHA 10-hour seminars for our Regional construction line of business.
• Maintain and demonstrate safety management and expertise in areas such as commercial property protection, general liability, product liability, fleet safety and employee safety.
• Develop, coordinate and conduct safety/risk management seminars and training programs for accounts to promote awareness and reduce claim frequency and severity.
• Develop and execute service proposals and plans to qualified accounts.

Skills

Safety consulting

Risk assessments

OSHA standards

Strong communication

Independent remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety

Job description

Sentry Insurance Agency is seeking a Risk Control Consultant I or II to deliver safety and risk management services across dealerships, construction, manufacturing, wholesale, retail and real estate accounts. The role involves evaluating facilities, analyzing risk for underwriting, and delivering safety programs while traveling within North Carolina and Virginia.

A home-based work arrangement is supported. The position can be filled at Risk Control Consultant I or II level depending on