[Hiring] Senior Fire Investigator @Sedgwick

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Fire Investigator based in the greater Houston area to support complex origin and cause investigations in a full-time, remote role. This position is ideal for a self-directed professional who values technical rigor, clear communication, and teamwork while delivering unbiased, defensible findings.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To investigate fire events to determine origin, cause, and responsibility in accordance with assignments from clients or assigned legal counsel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accepts assignments from customers for investigation of losses or claims and pursues investigation in accordance with the specific needs of the assignment.
• Determines the origin and cause of the loss/claim under investigation and identifies any potential third-party responsibility for subrogation potential.
• Maintains required reporting commitments to client in accordance with EFI Global's standard procedures.
• Promotes and markets utilization of EFI Global in the insurance industry and within assigned territory.
• Serves as a liaison between the insurance industry and law enforcement/fire service personnel.
• Investigates losses/claims with illegal, fraudulent or subrogation aspects in accordance with assignment from client or assigned attorney representing insurer.
• Identifies and interviews all witnesses or involved persons who may possess information or knowledge pertaining to incident under investigation.
• Develops necessary knowledge and expertise required to conduct thorough inspection of available public records.
• Maintains up-to-date information in regard to existing laws pertaining to rights of privacy and availability of public records.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Travels as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Minimum certification requirement for consideration: Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator (NAFI-CFEI).
• IAAI Certified Fire Investigator (IAAI-CFI) certification is preferred; will be required to obtain the IAAI-CFI certification within 6 months of employment.

Requirements

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• PC literate, including advanced Microsoft Office product skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong investigative skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.

Benefits

• Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations when applicable and appropriate.

Company Description

EFI Global is a full-service engineering, fire investigation, environmental, health and safety, and specialty consulting services firm serving a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors.

Over the last four decades, we have grown from a boutique firm specializing in handling insurance fraud and arson cases into a recognized global leader in engineering failure analysis, origin-and-cause investigations, environmental consulting, laboratory testing, and specialty consulting.

Our forensic investigation, engineering, and environmental services teams around the world share a dedication to expertise, quality, and demonstrating to customers that caring counts®.

EFI’s combination of global solutions and local expertise has earned the firm a reputation for delivering timely responses that consistently meet our clients’ expectations—anytime, anywhere.