Job Title: Risk Engineer – Upstream (Remote)
Location: Remote / Global Travel
Start Date: Flexible
About the Role:
We are looking for experienced engineers with strong backgrounds in upstream (oil & gas, onshore/offshore) or downstream (refining, petrochemicals, chemicals) sectors to join our global risk engineering team.
This is an opportunity to work across a portfolio of energy and power assets, using your technical knowledge to help clients manage industrial risks, improve safety, and secure the best possible insurance outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Collaborate with global clients and internal teams to accurately reflect asset risk profiles for insurance markets
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Conduct technical risk surveys (typically 12-14 per year for oil & gas, 15-20 for power generation)
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Develop underwriting reports to support the placement of insurance programmes
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Recommend process safety improvements and best practice adoption
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Calculate Estimated Maximum Loss (EML) values using specialist software
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Provide technical guidance for insurance tenders and renewal discussions
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Produce thought-leadership content on key process safety and engineering topics
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Join a team of 60+ engineers contributing to risk improvement across the energy and power sectors
Required Qualifications and Experience:
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Extensive experience in the energy or power generation industry
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
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Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to senior management
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Highly organised with the ability to manage reporting deadlines and global survey schedules
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Technical knowledge in areas such as process engineering, operations, asset integrity, process safety management, and emergency response
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
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Experience working for major operators or manufacturers
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Background in senior management or technical leadership roles
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Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent
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Chartered status or eligibility (IChemE, IET, IMechE or equivalent)
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Multilingual communication skills
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Experience in project management and commissioning activities
Why Join?
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Fully remote role with international exposure
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Work alongside a respected global engineering team
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Shape risk strategies across high-value industrial projects
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Contribute to safer operations through technical excellence