Risk Control Consultant

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 North 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 Des Moines area. 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 (encompassing regular travel to Iowa and Nebraska).

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 $68,100-$102,100 annually.

The pay range for a Risk Control Consultant II is $82,400-$123,600 annually.

The pay range for a Risk Control Consultant Sr is $99,700-$149,500 annually.

What You'll Do

The following are some of the responsibilities of the Risk Control Consultant position:

• 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.

• 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

• 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).