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Company: EPIC
Location: Houston, TX
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Banking, Insurance, Financial Services

Description

Come join our team!

There are many reasons why EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has become one of the fastest-growing firms in the insurance industry. Fueled and driven by capable, committed people who share common beliefs and values and “bring it” every day, EPIC is always looking for people who have “the right stuff” – people who know what they want and aren't afraid to make it happen.

Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2007, our company has over 3,000 employees nationwide. With locations spread out across the U.S., our local market knowledge and industry expertise helps support our clients' regional and global needs. We have grown very quickly since our founding, and we continue to see growth and success thanks to our hard-working and growth-minded employees. 

Our core values are: Owner mindset, Inspire trust, Think big, and Drive results. If these values and growth align with what you're looking for in your next career? Then consider joining our amazing team!

 

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced full-time Risk & Safety Consultant to join our team. This person will be responsible for providing consultations to specialty construction and infrastructure clients mainly in the Southeast and Midwest United States (U.S.), but this role may also travel throughout the United States or internationally. This role provides clients with strategic safety leadership and assists with implementing and carrying out best practices for clients to meet or exceed industry safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a career-minded individual who wants to make a meaningful contribution to a wide variety of clients' safety cultures.

 

LOCATION: Remote / Work from home

  • Travel Required: 60-75%. When not traveling, this role will work from home. This role is expected to come to the Birmingham, AL office at least once a month for in-person meetings with the team.
  • Strongly Preferred: Candidates for this role will ideally live in Alabama or Texas, preferably near Birmingham AL or Houston TX.

 

 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • REQUIRED: Candidates with strong background in overseeing OSHA Safety and Compliance for commercial construction industry, ideally with a lot of exposure to crane & rigging, industrial construction/maintenance, and/or oil & gas industries. Certified Safety Professional certification is strongly preferred. This role frequently travels to client sites to conduct audits and assessments, as well as reviews company safety programs & policies, and conducts safety trainings (in-person & virtual).
  • REQUIRED: Candidates willing & able to travel 60-75% of the time, as work needs dictate. Travel by air will be 25-50% of the time, mostly in the south and southeast part of the United States. This role will also have to travel to our Birmingham, AL office at least once a month to meet with the team. When not traveling to client sites or to Birmingham, this role will work from home. 
  • Experienced safety professionals who are ready to take their expertise to the next level by getting out of the day-to-day safety management and paperwork, and instead use their experience to provide risk management and consultative services to a variety of construction & infrastructure clients.

 

 

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

A detailed list of job duties includes (but is not limited to):

  • Complete safety surveys to ensure clients' compliance with governmental safety regulations (DOL – OSHA/MSHA, DOT – FMCSA, Basic EPA rules), Life safety codes (NFPA), and sound safety principles.
  • Provide compliance and safety consulting services to clients engaged in a variety of industries, but especially in construction and infrastructure.
  • Analyze client claims experience and accident/incident data (Workers Comp losses, OSHA Citation history, Auto Claims, roadside inspections, moving violations) to determine trends and develop/recommend control programs to minimize losses.
  • Develop service strategies for risk control programs.
  • Monitor account safety services to ensure that delivery is proper, on time, and cost effective.
  • Assist clients with governmental safety agency inspections, accident investigations, and recordkeeping efforts (including but not limited to OSHA, MSHA, and DOT). Maintain client files for auditing purposes.
  • Train client management teams and employees/drivers in compliance and safety practices.
  • Assist clients in writing, developing and implementing effective Safety Programs and SOP's.
  • Develop and implement safety training programs for client management teams and employees.
  • Coordinate client activities and needs with other EPIC departments, as needed, to ensure all of clients' risk and insurance needs are properly being met.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Required: Minimum 10 years' experience in Environmental, Health & Safety role; OR a Bachelor's Degree in the Field of Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene or Risk Management and minimum 5 years' experience in Environmental, Health & Safety role
  • Preferred: A professional certification (CSP, CIH, ARM, CDS, CECM, CIHM) or other designations (ARM, CDS, CECM, CIHM, etc.).
  • Expert knowledge of effective safety management principles for multi-site corporations in the construction and infrastructure industries.
  • Ability to travel up to 60-75% to meet work demands. Travel by Air is expected 25-50% of travel time. Short-notice travel regularly occurs 10% of the travel expectations.
  • Expert knowledge of OSHA codes is expected. Basic knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, MSHA, NFPA, EPA codes and their application is expected.
  • Must be well organized and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver timely and accurate work products with customer service focus, and respond with a sense of urgency.
  • Effective written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
  • Ability to provide effective training presentations to audiences.
  • Ability to build and maintain client relationships and resolve complex problems.
  • Proficient in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows-based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Data analysis proficiency is expected.
  • Sound work ethic and the ability to work with limited supervision.
  • Bilingual in Spanish & English is a plus but not required.

 

 

COMPENSATION:

The national average annual salary for this role is $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 in base pay and exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.

 

WHY EPIC:

EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide – and we're growing! It's a great time to join the team and be a part of this growth. We offer:

  • Generous Paid Time off
    • Managed PTO for salaried/exempt employees (personal time off without accruals or caps); 22 PTO days starting out for hourly/non-exempt employees; 12 company-observed paid holidays; 4 early-close days
  • Generous leave time options: Paid parental leave, pregnancy disability and bonding leave, and organ donor/bone marrow donor leave
  • Generous employee referral bonus program of $1,500 per hired referral
  • Employee recognition programs for demonstrating EPIC's values plus additional employee recognition awards and programs (and trips!)
  • Employee Resource Groups: Women's Coalition, EPIC Veterans Group
  • Professional growth & development: Mentorship Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Leadership Development
  • Unique benefits such as Pet Insurance, Cancer Insurance, Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Coverage, Legal Planning, Family Planning, and Menopause & Midlife Support
  • Additional benefits include (but are not limited to): 401(k) matching, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and wellness & employee assistance programs
  • 50/50 Work Culture: EPIC fosters a 50/50 culture between producers and the rest of the business, supporting collaboration, teamwork, and an inclusive work environment. It takes both production and service to be EPIC!
  • EPIC Gives Back – Some of our charitable efforts include Donation Connection, Employee Assistance Fund, and People First Foundation
  • We're in the top 10 of property/casualty agencies according to “Insurance Journal”

To learn more about EPIC, visit our Careers Page: https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/epic-careers/. 

 

EPIC embraces diversity in all its various forms—whether it be diversity of thought, background, race, religion, gender, skills or experience. We are committed to fostering a work community where every colleague feels welcomed, valued, respected and heard. It is our belief that diversity drives innovation and that creating an environment where every employee feels included and empowered, helps us to deliver the best outcome to our clients. 

California Applicants - View your privacy rights at: https://www.epicbrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/epic-ca-employee-privacy-notice.pdf. 

 

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