Risk Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the industrial and energy sector is seeking a Risk Engineer to join their team in Dubai. The role involves conducting risk assessments, collaborating on risk management solutions, and ensuring safety in high-hazard environments. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and extensive experience in the relevant sectors, particularly in insurance or risk surveying. This is a unique opportunity for professionals who want to drive significant improvements in risk engineering.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years’ experience in industrial sectors like Refining, Petrochemical.
• Experience in the Insurance or Risk Surveying industry is essential.
• Prior exposure to Oil and Gas industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed risk assessments to evaluate site conditions and safety controls.
• Investigate major incidents and failures to determine causation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve survey processes and tools.

Skills

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Mindset

Stakeholder Engagement

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Risk Engineer – Industrial & Energy Sector

Location: Dubai/ Abu Dhabi (with relocation support)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Risk Engineer to join a leading organisation in the industrial and energy sector. The successful candidate will bring technical expertise, commercial insight, and a passion for safety and risk mitigation to support clients operating in high-hazard environments.

We are seeking a professional with a strong background in risk assessment, asset integrity, and operational safety, particularly within refinery, chemical, petrochemical, or hydrogen facilities. Prior experience in the insurance sector or working as a Survey Risk Engineer is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed risk assessments to evaluate site conditions, safety controls, and operational practices.

• Identify risk characteristics and support accurate risk selection and pricing.

• Investigate major incidents and failures, determining causation and responsibility across involved parties.

• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance survey methods and risk analysis processes.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and refine virtual survey processes and tools.

• Recommend and help implement improvements in survey technology, reporting accuracy, and delivery timelines.

• Assist in developing tailored risk management solutions aligned with clients’ operational and commercial needs.

• Contribute to broader risk strategy initiatives with focus on cost efficiency and quality assurance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.

• 10–15 years’ experience in industrial sectors such as Refining, Petrochemical, COMAH, or Hydrogen.

• Experience in the Insurance or Risk Surveying industry is essential.

• Prior exposure to the Oil and Gas industry is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industrial risk management, asset maintenance, and Health & Safety practices.

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

• Analytical mindset with a solid understanding of risk modelling and financial impact assessment.

• Commercially aware with strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

• Thorough knowledge of relevant regulations and the broader regulatory landscape.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a high attention to detail.

• Able to work independently under pressure and manage multiple priorities with diplomacy and precision.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled engineer looking to make a significant impact in risk engineering across high-hazard industries.