Refining Risk Engineer

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  • Market related
  • Middle East
  • Permanent

Downstream Risk Engineer – Insurance (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)

We are partnering with a globally renowned and rapidly growing insurance company to hire a Downstream Risk Engineer. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a client-facing environment, conducting risk assessments, loss estimations, and training programs for major oil & gas and refinery assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Survey oil & gas downstream refinery assets and assess potential risks.

  • Conduct loss estimates, benchmarking exercises, and training sessions.

  • Engage directly with senior client personnel in Risk Management, Operations, and Engineering.

  • Provide expert insights into facility risk exposure and mitigation strategies.

  • Communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 4–15 years’ experience in Operations, Maintenance, or Technical Functions within Oil & Gas or Petrochemicals.

  • Strong knowledge of industry technologies, work execution methods, and project management.

  • Exposure to risk-based decision-making processes.

  • Familiarity with downstream companies such as Valero, Petroineos, Ineos, Murco, BP, Total, Shell, UOP, Honeywell, etc.

  • IT literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relevant technical simulation tools.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

Why Apply?

  • No prior insurance experience required – intensive training provided.

  • Opportunity to work with leading global clients.

  • Excellent career growth and development prospects.

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