Job Title: Downstream Risk Engineer
Location: Remote with Global Travel
Start Date: Flexible
Overview:
We are seeking experienced senior engineers from the refining, petrochemicals, or chemical sectors to join our dynamic risk engineering team. This is a fully remote role supporting global projects within the energy and power sectors, focused on risk analysis, insurance placement, and safety performance improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
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Represent client assets accurately for risk assessment and insurance placement
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Conduct 12–14 surveys annually for oil & gas, or up to 15–20 for power industry assets
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Collaborate with a global team of 60+ engineers in the GERE (Global Energy & Power Risk Engineering) team
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Perform technical risk assessments and develop detailed underwriting reports
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Recommend improvements in process safety and asset reliability
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Estimate Maximum Loss (EML) using advanced risk modeling tools
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Support brokers and client executives in tenders and insurance market engagements
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Develop content and publications on process safety management best practices
Requirements:
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Extensive experience in refining, petrochemicals, or chemical industries
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field
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Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders
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Strong organizational skills for coordinating global site visits and report delivery
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Expertise in areas like process engineering, safety management, asset integrity, and emergency response
Desirable Qualifications:
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Experience with major operators or manufacturing firms
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Senior leadership or technical influence in previous roles
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Master’s degree in Engineering or related field
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Chartered or eligible for chartered status (IChemE, IET, IMechE, etc.)
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Multilingual communication skills
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Background in project management and commissioning
What’s on Offer:
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Remote-based role with international exposure
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Influence major projects and improve safety practices industry-wide
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Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team
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Deliver real value to clients through technical excellence and strategic insight