Downstream Energy Risk Engineers

The Chemical Engineer; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the international insurance sector is seeking an experienced chemical or mechanical engineer. This role involves significant operational and technical responsibilities within the refinery and petrochemical sectors. Candidates will engage in condition assessments, evaluate plant integrity, and conduct risk analyses, contributing to the safety and efficiency of major high hazard sites. With approximately 70 days of travel expected annually throughout EMEA, this position offers a dynamic work environment. If you have substantial experience in COMAH regulated operations and are looking for a challenging opportunity, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in operational/production/technical roles in the refinery or petrochemical sectors.
• Familiarity with COMAH regulated plant operations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct condition surveys and assessments of site operations.
• Evaluate plant integrity and reliability while preparing detailed reports.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Operational Experience

Production Experience

Technical Maintenance

Risk Assessment

Foreign Language Skills (Arabic)

Foreign Language Skills (French)

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Our client is a major player in the international insurance sector for major high hazard sites and world scale assets including refineries, petrochemical, LNG and oil & gas plant, marine facilities and so on. Enjoying exceptional levels of growth supporting EMEA, their City office is looking to recruit another experienced chemical or mechanical engineer offering significant levels of operational/production/technical/maintenance experience of the refinery, petrochemical or hydrocarbons sectors, ideally acquired with a downstream operator.

Core Responsibilities

1. Condition surveys and assessments that describe site operations and processes.
2. Evaluation of plant integrity and reliability.
3. Analysis of loss prevention/mitigation issues and opportunities.
4. Undertaking software-based risk reviews.
5. Preparing reports for underwriters.
6. Business interruption assessments extending to the analysis of loss consequent on major incidents such as explosions, natural catastrophe, and plant failure.

About 70 days travel annually can be expected throughout EMEA. Foreign language skills, particularly Arabic and French, would be very welcome.

Our client is looking for substantial experience of COMAH regulated plant operations, production or maintenance and is not seeking design or technical safety engineering candidates at this stage.

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward a Word version of their CV to Mark Stracey at Mark Stracey Recruitment. E-mail [e-mail]

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