Safety and Loss Control Trainee

: The salary range for this job posting is $42,878.00 - $68,604.00 annually + bonus + benefits The above represents the salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, education, experience, and other job-related factors. Your recruiter can share more information about the specific salary range during the hiring process. There will be a comprehensive training program beginning in June 2024, including foundational teaching and on the job training, Some training will take place in the Charleston, WV office. Ideal candidates will reside within one of the listed New England states as noted on this opening or in the state of Virginia. The role will report to the Assistant Vice President, Safety & Loss Control. JOB OBJECTIVE: The Safety and Loss Control Trainee works with oversight from Safety and Loss Control professionals and appropriate manager. The position will receive training and mentoring to become familiar with commercial lines safety operations. The Trainee works with smaller accounts with less complex safety and loss control issues, gradually moving to more complex accounts as experience warrants. The Trainee will have exposure to all aspects of loss control regarding all property and casualty coverages written by Encova Insurance:

• General and Products Liability
• Workers' Compensation
• Property
• Auto/Fleet
• Risk Improvement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Successfully complete assigned commercial lines trainee program modules. 2. Consults with policyholders to improve the occupational safety programs and performance leading to a safer and healthier workplace. 3. Maintains a positive working relationship with employers and employees. 4. Provides underwriters with risk assessment information concerning the level of safety of employers. 5. Conducts loss analysis and research prior to on-site occupational safety and loss prevention surveys to assess the policyholder's safety efforts and to detect occupational safety hazards to employees. 6. Prepares and submits reports of findings to management and makes recommendations to management. 7. Evaluates policyholder safety programs and work sites for hazardous conditions. 8. Researches literature, standards, laws, and rules to provide policyholders with effective solutions. 9. Develops cost effective methods to correct hazardous conditions. 10. Analyzes loss information to determine accident trends and provide policyholders with effective solutions. 11. For new accounts, provides underwriting with accurate and timely reports on the hazards and the effectiveness of controls and the willingness of the policyholder to comply with recommendations to control hazards. 12. Keeps underwriting apprised of any changes in hazards or exposures through copies of reports to policyholders and special reports to underwriting. 13. Responds to requests from policyholders, underwriters, and other agencies in a timely fashion regarding safety issues. 14. Communicates ideas and issues with policyholder to reach successful agreement on solutions and recommendations, using innovation, creativity, and compromise. OTHER FUNCTIONS: 1. Nonessential function: other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in safety, industrial hygiene, or risk management required.
• Master's degree in Safety or Industrial Hygiene from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Ability to learn and utilize core elements of occupational safety and industrial hygiene, including but not limited to the following:
• Knowledge of effective safety and loss control program management.
• Knowledge of risk management as it relates to safety and industrial hygiene as an overall function of business in planning, leading, and directing its operations.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation laws, policies and rules, as well as understanding of the principles of insurance and risk management.
• Basic understanding of guaranteed cost, deductibles, retrospective rating plans and the impact of accident prevention on each plan.
• Knowledge of basic business financial principles to analyze cost effectiveness and return on investment of recommended solutions to hazards and exposures.
• Knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, DOT and NFPA standards.
• Ability to make sound judgments and work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employers, policyholders, regulatory agencies, and labor communities.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to compile, analyze and report on findings.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

This position has been evaluated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Encova Insurance makes every effort to reasonably accommodate disabilities to permit performance of the essential functions and candidates who need such accommodation are encouraged to seek it. This description reflects the nature and level of work performed by associates in this position. It is not an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required. It provides an accurate overview of the work and skills needed to perform this position. Because job content may change from time to time, Encova Insurance reserves the right to add and/or delete functions from this job as it deems necessary for business reasons. Ready to join our team? At Encova Insurance, we firmly believe that our associates drive our company's success by delivering unrivaled service to our customers. With success in mind, we make an ongoing effort to provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. Join us to discover a work experience where your diverse ideas will be met with enthusiasm - where you can learn and grow to your fullest potential. What you can expect from us Join our family of industry leaders, and let us reward you with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package that includes but is not limited to: a 401(k), wellness programs, bonus incentive plans and flexible schedules, with an early close of the office every Friday. Additionally, Encova aspires to be an outstanding corporate citizen in all the markets we serve; we encourage and support associate participation in community initiatives through our foundations. Encova Insurance is an EOE/E-Verify employer.