Energy Risk Engineer – Remote in South Africa
Are you ready for a new challenge in a growing industry with the opportunity to travel and expand your expertise? We’re looking for an experienced Energy Risk Engineer to join a global team, providing specialist risk assessment and engineering consultancy services across the energy sector.
What to Expect:
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Work closely with clients and colleagues to deliver comprehensive risk management solutions, ensuring accurate representation of asset risk profiles for the insurance market.
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Collaborate with a global team of risk engineers, gaining exposure to a diverse range of assets, technologies, and geographies.
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Influence risk management strategies across a broad portfolio of energy assets.
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Gain valuable insight into corporate management systems, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
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Conduct 12–14 surveys annually within the oil and gas sector.
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Benefit from structured training and professional development, with long-term career growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Survey energy sector assets worldwide, supporting insurance placement through detailed underwriting reports.
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Provide risk improvement recommendations and implement best practices to enhance process safety performance.
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Use specialist software to calculate estimated maximum loss values for major incidents.
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Collaborate with client executives, brokers, and claims professionals to provide technical support for insurance placements and tenders.
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Develop thought-leadership content to support clients in improving process safety management.
About You:
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Extensive experience in the energy sector.
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent).
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage senior management, deliver presentations, and lead survey discussions.
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Highly organised, able to meet report deadlines and coordinate site visits internationally.
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Advanced engineering expertise in areas such as process engineering, process safety, operations management, construction project management, asset integrity, and emergency response.
What Will Make You Stand Out?
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Experience working with major operators or manufacturers.
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Senior management or technical leadership experience.
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Master’s degree in Engineering (or related field).
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Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional accreditation (IChemE, IET, IMechE).
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Fluency in additional languages.
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Project management and commissioning experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level, working in a dynamic international environment with excellent development prospects.
Apply today to learn more.