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Viejas Casino & Resort · 2 days ago

Safety and Claims Officer

Alpine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Viejas Casino & Resort is committed to ensuring the highest degree of safety for its team members and guests. The Safety and Claims Officer will assist in planning and implementing occupational health, safety, and environmental programs, while also managing workers' compensation and tort claim programs.

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Hiring Manager

Amy Laughner, PHR, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Collects, analyzes, and evaluate safety, loss, and accident data

Works with managers and team members to improve safety and reduce work injuries

Identifies and evaluates hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace

Conducts safety and environmental inspections

Develops and conduct safety and environmental training classes and new hire orientation

Prepares comprehensive recommendations for corrective action to eliminate or minimize potential hazards

Reviews SDS for impacts on environmental health and safety

Develops procedures and processes to ensure compliance with applicable environmental, health, and safety laws, rules, regulations, and standards

Researches and analyzes laws, regulations, codes, and best management practices in support of and continuous improvement of risk projects

Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of hazard control system, policies, and procedures

Participates in weekly meetings to communicate progress and problems

Protects company assets and reports any fraudulent activity to Surveillance Department and Management

Designs and manages the Work Injury Program, including, but not limited to managing the relationship with insurance carriers and/or third-party administrators, monitoring claims, maintaining files and providing necessary support in defense of claims

Designs and manages the Light Duty Program. Coordinates team member return-to-work status and acts as liaison between team members on light duty and their departments

Maintains OSHA and Viejas work injury logs, including determining if an injury/illness is recordable

Coordinates general liability claims management

Reviews accident investigation reports to assess liability, damage, or injury

Collects, analyzes, and evaluates safety, loss, and accident data. Looks for patterns and recommends loss control measures

Complies with and follows company and departmental policies and standard operating procedures, and any applicable governmental laws and regulations

Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained

Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Occupational health complianceSafety program developmentClaims managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsGuest service skillsTeaching abilityMultitasking abilityCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

High school diploma or GED

Must be 21 years of age or older

3 to 5 years of related experience in a safety or environmental capacity

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Excellent guest service and organization skills

Knowledge of safety equipment and supplies

Knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and standards

Knowledge of and proficient skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Good analytical skills and detail oriented

Must be a self-starter and able to adjust to change

Ability to develop and teach safety courses to groups of all sizes

Ability to work in a professional high-pressure environment while demonstrating and maintaining good personal relation/people skills and a positive attitude

Ability to multitask and work well under stress

Must be able to work flexible hours during the day or evening including weekends, holidays, and all blackout dates