Senior Ergonomics Specialist

Zurich Insurance Company; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich North America seeks a Certified Professional Ergonomics Specialist to enhance resilience solutions for clients, focusing on ergonomic consulting and risk management. This role allows for remote work flexibility and requires a strong background in ergonomics with collaboration and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience providing consultancy in complex environments while maintaining a focus on client relationships.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in ergonomics applications required.
• Experience in a team environment and demonstrated expertise in industrial ergonomics.
• Preferred degree in human factors, environmental health and safety, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced ergonomic services and management consulting.
• Consult on ergonomic risks to mitigate losses.
• Develop professional reports and maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Skills

Public Speaking

Consulting

Collaboration

Technical Expertise

Risk Evaluation

Mentorship

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelors Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Zurich Certified Apprentice

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking a Certified Professional Ergonomics Specialist to join Zurich Resilience Solutions. The individual in this role may reside within the U.S. with willingness to travel 25-50%. The role includes a company car. We are looking for a candidate who is currently a CPE Certified Professional Ergonomist.

Through Zurich Resilience Solutions (ZRS), we provide specialized insights and tools to support our customers with solutions addressing traditional and evolving risks – above and beyond insurance.ZRS has been created to address a rapidly changing risk landscape, with a new, truly holistic approach to supporting our customers’ risk management and helping build their resilience. Combining our close relationship and in-depth knowledge of our customers’ operations with our industry expertise, ZRS is a key exponent of our promise to build a brighter future together, with existing and new customers.

The Ergonomics Specialistresponsibilities include :

• Deliver advanced level service in the ergonomics of technical expertise (eg : risk evaluation, management consulting, strategy development, training) to meet needs of underwriting and customer.
• Serve as a technical resource to the field Risk Engineers
• Mentor and collaborate in the technical development of Risk Engineering field consultants and perform quality assessments of their work
• Effectively partner with Account Engineers to consult with clients and business partners on ways to control ergonomic risks to mitigate or prevent losses
• Understand and apply practical, collaborative consulting concepts in helping clients develop ongoing programs for continuous safety improvement
• Develop professional reports and correspondence to document findings and offer recommendations to various stakeholders
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and emerging issues
• Work closely with Regional Managers and Technical Directors to advance ergonomics service delivery and strategy
• Deliver customer funded fees to support service engagement

This position involves the use of a company car. If selected for the position, your driving record will be examined.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience in ergonomics applications
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in ergonomics applications
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 6 or more years of experience in ergonomics applications
• Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications :

• Kaizen experience to facilitate events
• Good public speaking skills to provide client training as well as represent at local, state and national conferences.
• Undergraduate degree in human factors, environmental health and safety, engineering, sciences or related technical fields preferred, though relevant experience in consulting or industry will be considered
• Working understanding of Commercial Lines insurance coverage, products, and services
• Demonstrated expertise in industrial ergonomics
• Can distill technical information and develop pragmatic recommendations that are understandable and clear to individuals who have varying levels of technical understanding
• Can acquire working knowledge of relevant Risk Engineering systems
• Deliver services within established budgets
• Willing and able to acquire and grow service budgets from both insured and non-insured customers
• Develops credibility with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter, who can effectively prioritize workload in light of business priorities

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Remote Working : Yes

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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