Downstream Petrochemical Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Woking; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected global insurance company seeks two Risk Engineers in Woking due to retirements. The role involves conducting risk assessments and offering recommendations in oil and gas contexts. This position is remote within the UK with some travel required, ideal for those with an engineering background and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in oil and gas exploration and production or equivalent risk consulting role.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk engineering surveys and provide risk improvement recommendations.
• Engage in continuous learning about technologies, including carbon capture and renewable hydrogen.

Skills

Problem-solving

Agility in risk management

Good relationship skills

Team orientation

Education

MEng in Petroleum Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Chemical / Process Engineering

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Downstream Petrochemical Consultant, Woking

Client: Kintec Global Recruitment

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Our client is a global insurance company that recently had 2 retirees, and therefore we are looking for 2 Risk Engineers to start as soon as possible.

Requirements

• MEng in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical / Process Engineering.
• Experience in oil and gas exploration and production, refinery, petrochemical, or chemical manufacturing operations, process safety, reliability, maintenance, inspection, or an equivalent risk consulting role.
• Problem-solving skills, forward-thinking, and agility in risk management.
• Ability to work autonomously, curiosity, motivation, good relationship skills, and team orientation.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Experience in the insurance industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk engineering surveys and provide risk improvement recommendations to help clients manage risks effectively.
• Engage in continuous learning about new and existing technologies, including carbon capture, renewable hydrogen, and geothermal projects, expanding beyond traditional oil and gas activities.

Position is remote if based in the UK, with travel required.