Field Claims Investigator

Job Type: Contract Workplace Type: Hybrid (50% remote, 50% fieldwork) Compensation: $25/ hr plus$.50/mi COMPANY OVERVIEW Phoenix Loss Control (PLC) is aUS-based business servicesproviderin the cable, telecom, and utilities sector. PLC’s core service is outside plant damage investigation, recovery, and prevention. Across the US and parts of Canada, we help our clients recover the costs of third-partydamageto their infrastructure, suchasunderground fiber optic or gas lines. PLC currently employs over 140people, servicing some of the largest cableandtelecomsoperators(e.g., Comcast,Spectrum,AT&T, and Google). PLC is currently aggressively expanding its business and looking for talented and energetic people to bring onboard to help drive growth. POSITION SUMMARY Outside Plant Damage (OPD) costs our clients over 30 million annually. Field investigators are needed to collect, access, and report these damages. This is a part-time, on-call contract job to help support our clients with damage recovery. Forour field investigators, each day and every investigationisdifferent. We need inquisitive, self-driven individualswhoare comfortable rolling up their sleeves and working in a constantly changing, dynamic environment. Duties Conduct on-site fieldinvestigations Write detailed but concise investigation reports using diverse sources of information, types of evidence, witness statements, and costingestimates Develop andmaintaincomprehensive knowledge of local and state statutes, laws, and regulations for underground and aerial cables and utility servicelines Remain prepared and willing to respond to damage calls withina timelymanner Complete damage investigations within7 daysand then work with and support our claims managers to complete the investigation and begin the recoveryprocess Respond to damages same day if received duringbusiness hours(if not, first response following day) Accurately record all time, mileage, and other associated specific items Requirements Interpersonal skills to gather information and conduct field interviews with involved parties including contractors and technicians, witnesses, law enforcement, andpossibledamagers Smartphone to gather photos, videos, and other information while conductinginvestigations Computer, with high-speed internet access, to upload and download reports, research cases, and to interact with our claims system and other databases andportals Exceptional attention to detail and strong written and verbal communicationskills Proven ability tooperateindependently and prioritize while adhering totimelines Strong and objective analytical skills Valid driver’s license, current insurance, and reliable vehicle with ability to respond to damages at anytime Safety vest, work boots, and hard-hat Preferred Qualifications and Skills Current orprevioustelecommunication or utility experience Knowledge of underground utilitylocatingprocedures and systems Investigation, inspection, or claims/fieldadjusting Criminal justice, legal, or military training or work experience Engineering, infrastructure construction, or maintenance background Remote location determined at discretion of investigations manager This is a contract position. There are no benefits offered with this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr