Risk Control Consultant-Washington

Sentry; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 74,910 - 164,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid-Time Off

Company vehicle with gas card

401(K) plan with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life

Sentry University (SentryU)

Gift matching

Job summary

Sentry is seeking a risk control professional to deliver safety and risk management services in the Western Washington region, including Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia. This role can be performed from home and may require travel, with levels from Consultant I to Sr.

The position includes risk assessments, safety policy development, and advanced risk management consulting for diverse insured and internal clients. A strong safety background and independence are essential.

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 construction/manufacturing.
• High independence, organization, and ability to work from home.
• Experience coordinating multi-location accounts preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA, and DOT regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to pursue CSP or similar safety designations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite safety evaluations to determine exposure controls and preventative maintenance needs.
• Assist in determining facility protections and occupancies for hazards.
• Complete detailed risk reports for Property, General Liability, Auto, and Workers’ Compensation.
• Assist customers with safety policies, programs, and procedures for each account.
• Provide advanced risk management and consultative services to clients.
• Conduct OSHA 10-hour seminars for regional construction lines of business.
• Maintain expertise in property protection, liability, fleet and employee safety.
• Develop and deliver safety/risk management seminars and training programs.
• Develop and execute service proposals and plans for qualified accounts.

Skills

Risk assessment

Safety consulting

OSHA knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety

Tools

Report software

Building valuation systems

Job description

Plans and delivers safety/risk management services to insured customers and internal associates.

We are currently seeking a risk control professional that is technically proficient, self-motivated and results driven to fill an open position within our West Shared Services division. You must be able to conduct comprehensive safety and risk management assessments, provide our Underwriting teams with a strong analytical opinion of risk to support our goal of profitable growth within variety of middle to large premium market segment for Dealerships, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Retail, Commercial Real Estate and Service industries. In addition, the successful candidate will develop close relationships with our agents and policyholders, conducting selected safety seminars and training, to build the value-added service that Sentry is known for.

The ideal candidate's preferred location would be in or around the Western Washington area, including Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia. We are searching for an individual who is passionate about consulting on safety and risk management practices, can work from home, and has excellent organizational skills to effectively manage their territory.

Based on qualifications and experience, this position can be filled as a Risk Control Consultant I, II or a Risk Control Consultant Sr.

The pay range for a Risk Control Consultant I is $74,910-$112,310 annually.

The pay range for a Risk Control Consultant II is $90,640-$135,960 annually.

The pay range for a Risk Control Consultant Sr is $109,670-$164,450 annually.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What It Takes

• Bachelors degree within Safety is preferred 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 a private industry (construction and manufacturing)
• High level of independence, organization, and self-motivation to work from home
• Experience in 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 professionals Safety designations including CSP and/or other designations

What You'll Receive

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
• Company vehicle with gas card
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.