Senior Risk Engineer - Onshore Energy and (non-civils) Construction

Description

The Senior Risk Engineer provides technical support to Underwriting and Claims teams for assigned lines of business (onshore Oil, Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power and non-civils Construction).

This role performs the planning, organizing, analysis and evaluation of risks, regardless of complexity, both on a desk review basis and on-site risk engineering surveys to provide risk assessments to enable Underwriters to make accurate and profitable underwriting decisions. Also provides risk analysis for claims mitigation.

Responsibilities :

• Plans, organizes, and performs desk-based risk appraisals for assigned lines of business(s) to provide risk analysis information to Underwriters
• The risk appraisal process includes preparation of a plant/process/product description, assessment of plant/process/product design, hazards and adequacy of mitigation measures, assessment of management systems/procedures and plant protection facilities, and loss estimate calculations
• Conducts on-site risk engineering surveys for existing and prospective Clients, as required by underwriters.
• Produces either a brief summary report for internal use or a detailed marketing risk engineering survey report for Underwriters, Brokers, or the Client as required by internal guidelines
• Assumes ownership of allocated accounts including attendance on surveys, follow-up of key recommendations and ensuring that risk engineering information on file is up to date
• Provides technical input on claims including review of loss adjuster reports and site visits to identify areas for claims mitigation and lessons learned
• These lessons learned should be communicated to other Engineers/Underwriters and provide a basis for future loss prevention investigation during surveys
• Maintains professional credibility and consistently demonstrates technical expertise and sound judgment
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the assigned lines of business(s) including process technology, loss prevention, construction and other related issues that may impact the underwriting decision-making process or profitability
• Expected to actively pursue professional development to develop and maintain knowledge in these areas
• Participates in business development and marketing activities for assigned lines of business(es)
• This role will mainly focus on the assessment of onshore oil, gas, petrochemical, and chemical risks, as well as non-civil construction projects.
• Additional experience and/or knowledge in Power Generation is preferred, but not mandatory.

• Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree in a technical discipline, such as Chemical, Process, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• The job holder will be expected to possess at least 7 years' experience in relevant process industries and should have a background in at least one of the following areas in a managerial, technical or consultancy role; Operations, Maintenance, Inspection, Process Engineering, Loss Prevention, Construction, Risk Management or Project Management
• Job holders with no previous insurance experience but who have extensive industry experience in a variety of relevant sectors will also be considered for this position
• Demonstrated strong communication and listening skills to develop and maintain relationships with Underwriters, Risk Engineers, Claims teams, other Liberty Mutual Staff and Clients
• Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate important technically related information within the Risk Engineering, Underwriting and Claims groups
• Demonstrated ability in advance level research, evaluation, and analysis
• Strong marketing skills to participate in new/renewal business development
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use required software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Should be able to create/modify documents and complex spreadsheets
• Position requires regular travel

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco