Safety & Workers Compensation Associate

Job Overview

Crescent Electric is seeking a versatile individual for the Safety & Workers Compensation Associate position that offers an outstanding opportunity to get involved in a broad portfolio of critical initiatives in supporting the execution of our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and Workers’ Compensation programs. This position is responsible for assisting the EHS leadership team in directing workers compensation and safety policy development and administration ensuring safe and healthy work environments in accordance with company policies and procedures.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

• Directing the workers compensation claim process, filing claims, addressing claim issues, working with insurance carriers and
• brokers.
• Authorizing and approving independent medical exams, nurse case managers, and surveillance, when appropriate.
• Interpreting medical documentation to ensure transitional duty complies with physical restrictions.
• Assisting as a liaison between the company and insurance carriers, brokers, legal counsel, claimants, and third parties to achieve speedy and appropriate resolution of claims.
• Assisting with investigating incidents, determining OSHA recordability, and making recommendations to improve overall safety for employees.
• Assisting field support with accident reporting and root cause analysis.
• Reporting injury and illness data online to comply with OSHA requirements.
• Monitoring and analyzing developments in federal and state laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to workers compensation insurance, employee health and safety, and other related areas.
• Assisting the EHS team with safety programs, policies, accident reporting, accident investigation, and incident trends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong, comprehensive PC skills, to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with an aptitude to learn new software and systems.
• Detail oriented, efficient, and extremely organized.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, and fact-based approach to decision making.
• Ability to work well with others in a professional manner in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate to a wide variety of personnel including attorneys, management, business contacts, and mediators.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Occupational Health & Safety, or related disciplinetwo years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Total Rewards and Benefits

Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including: 

• Eligibility for health,  and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

Family Owned. Culture of Quality. Opportunities to Advance.

Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.

Crescent Electric Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen.