Sedgwick

Senior Forensic Consultant

Sedgwick$90K — $105K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Illinois, US
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Seven (7) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • Experience with engineering reporting preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate and assess equipment damages and failures for insurers and litigation.
  • Determine failure analysis and causation using root cause analysis of data and models.
  • Provide expert consultation and adhere to regulatory requirements during investigations.
  • Estimate repair and/or replacement costs to restore equipment to pre-loss condition.
  • Facilitate equipment recovery activities with decontamination firms and OEMs.
  • Produce detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses.
  • Testify in court as an expert witness based on analyses conducted.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401k plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and employee assistance programs.
  • Flexible spending or health savings accounts.
Full Job Description
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PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provides expert advice on the investigation and assessment of equipment damages and failure through detailed reports, expert testimony, and consultation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Investigates and assesses equipment specific damages due to failures and determines the origin of failure for insurers and litigation.
  • Determines and documents the failure analysis and causation of failures using comprehensive root cause analysis of faults and unexpected behavior based on measured data and numerical models.
  • Provides expert consultation following inspection procedures and regulatory requirements for damage and failure investigation and analysis.
  • Estimates repair and/or replacement costs to restore the equipment to a pre-loss condition.
  • Facilitates equipment recovery activities with decontamination firms and original equipment manufacturers.
  • Produces detailed reports outlining the cause and origin of losses and damages.
  • Testifies in court as an expert witness on the analysis of evidence and conclusions reached.
  • Serves as a commercial equipment loss consultant, investigating cause of loss and recover options.
  • Documents and maintains billable hours on a time and expense basis for failure analysis and forensic engineering projects for clients.
  • Adheres to quality assurance measures and accreditation standards as mandated by all applicable rules, policies, protocols, and procedures.
  • Collaborates with sales and operations managers, architects, developers, insurance adjusters, claims managers and attorneys to develop demand for EFI professional services.


ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Travels as required.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

Seven (7) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Experience with engineering reporting preferred.

Skills & Knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
  • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
  • Analytical and interpretive skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to create and complete comprehensive, accurate and constructive written reports
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies


WORK ENVIRONMENT

When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical:
  • Computer keyboarding, travel as required
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
  • Must be able to kneel, squat or bend
  • Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions
  • Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
  • Be able lift/carry up to 50 pounds
  • Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
  • Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day


Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking

As required by law, Sedgwick provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in jurisdictions requiring pay transparency in job postings. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and cost of specific location. For the jurisdiction noted in this job posting only, the range of starting pay for this role is $90,000 - $105,000 annually. A comprehensive benefits package is offered including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401k and matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, employee assistance, flexible spending or health savings account, and other additional voluntary benefits. We are always accepting applications.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

About Sedgwick

Sedgwick is a global provider of insurance, risk management, and related services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Sedgwick offers a range of services to clients in various industries, including property and casualty insurance, workers' compensation, and disability management. The company has a team of experienced professionals who work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that meet their specific needs. Sedgwick has a reputation for delivering high-quality service and has been recognized for its excellence in the insurance industry.
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Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1969

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