Downstream Petrochemical Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking two Downstream Petrochemical Consultants in Reading to fill positions due to retirements. The role requires an MEng degree and experience in oil and gas, focusing on risk management. Candidates should be autonomous, problem-solvers, and effective team players with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas exploration and production preferred.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
• Experience of the insurance industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend risk engineering surveys and deliver recommendations.
• Continual learning to support understanding of technologies like carbon capture.

Skills

Problem-solving

Autonomy

Relationship Skills

Curiosity

Education

MEng in Petroleum Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Chemical / Process Engineering

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Client:

Kintec Global Recruitment

Location:

reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a Global Insurance company that recently have 2 retirees and therefore we are looking for 2 Risk engineers to start as soon as possible

Requirements

• MEng in either Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Chemical / Process Engineering.
• Have previously worked in an oil and gas exploration and production company and have significant experience in Refinery , Petrochemical or Chemical Manufacturing production operations, Process Safety Reliability Maintenance or Inspection or have worked in an equivalent risk consulting position.
• Forward thinking, agile and with an ability to apply a problem-solving approach to risk management.
• Comfortable working autonomously, you are curious and a highly motivated self-starter with good relationship skills and are a great team player.
• Fluent in English - other languages are a plus.
• Experience of the insurance industry preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• To attend risk engineering surveys and deliver risk improvement recommendations that will assist the client in managing risk to acceptable levels .
• Continual learning through a thirst for knowledge to support the engineering team’s understanding of new and existing technologies. Recent examples of this include developing a deep understanding of carbon capture technologies, renewable hydrogen production facilities and geothermal projects. This role provides opportunities to broaden beyond traditional oil and gas activities.

Position Remote if based in UK with Travel