Risk Manager

General Purpose:
The risk manager is responsible for managing the safety systems and policies, and executing safety and compliance programs and initiatives for Purgatory Resort, Snowcat Adventures and Hesperus Ski Area. They assess risks and plan and implement staff and guest engagement activities to mitigate these risks while also improving the health, safety and well-being of everyone who comes in contact with our products, services and experiences. By working closely with leaders from operating departments, human resources and the finance team, the risk manager will drive cost savings and reduced premise losses through focused actions.

Job Posting Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

This is a Full Time, Year Round position that offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K options, and a free season pass for you and your dependents. All full time, year round positions are eligible for an annual bonus in addition to regular wages. For a full list of benefits visit https://www.purgatory.ski/employee-benefits/. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Develop and periodically review and audit company health, safety and wellness policies, systems, programs and measurable objectives (KPI’s)
• Develop and implement safety training programs, processes and procedures with an emphasis on clear, concise documentation and compliance with State and Federal regulations including
• OSHA requirements
• Conduct employee accident/incident and near-miss investigations, perform root cause, analysis, and develop measures to correct practices/behavior that may contribute to an incident so they may be prevented in the future
• Provide appropriate safety and health, accident prevention, and workplace accident investigation training for managers and supervisors
• Audit department safety training to ensure appropriate safety and health training is being delivered to employees by their team leaders
• Assist in annual inspection(s) of facilities to ensure safe and healthful conditions for workers and guests are provided
• In the event of a guest injury or property liability claim through our General Liability Insurance carrier, or a regulatory issue with respect to State or Federal health/safety regulations, assume the role of primary company representative/liaison
• Manage workplace safety tracking, reporting and awareness-building through leadership of the
• Safety Committee (monthly meetings, KPI tracking and reporting, review incidents and near- misses, analyze root causes, define corrective actions, etc.)
• Develop safety-oriented promotional materials in conjunction with the marketing team
• Deliver periodic safety awareness communications and events for employees and guests
• Develop and administer a safe workplace recognition system to promote safe and healthful work practices and reward employees and departments who go above and beyond
• Ensure all employee accidents/incidents and outcomes are documented and reported per company policy and regulatory requirements
• Assist with event planning and execution to ensure venues meet our standards and requirements and provide for the safety of employees and guests
• Manage worker’s compensation insurance program through engagement with employees, Human Resources and our third party WC Insurance
• If a time loss injury occurs, ensure a timely return to work and appropriate claim handling for the injured employee
• On a regular basis audit departmental training logs and any other training documentation
• Develop efficient and timely reporting processes to senior management
• Review, file, and/or post OSHA documents/reports when appropriate
• Directly assist the Human Resource team with their duties as needs arise including
• Orientations, Trainings and other employee services and functions
• Assist with company-level special projects and perform other duties as assigned from time to time

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Provides excellent customer service to customers and business partners
• Knowledge of current principles, practices and policies of risk management administration
• Principles of budget preparation and administration; cost controls
• Methods and techniques of data collection, analysis and report preparation
• Excellent spoken and written communications using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation computer applications (Google preferred)
• Knowledge of risk management and safety program examples across industries
• Working knowledge insurance and loss prevention programs is required
• Working knowledge of Ski Resort operations and prior ski industry experience is preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certification preferred
• Position is subject to a motor vehicle record background check to drive company vehicles and equipment

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related field, or an
Associate in Risk Management Certificate are preferred. In addition, three (3) or more years
experience in establishing and managing risk management programs, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
           
Working Environment/Physical Activities:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of
electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.