Risk Consultant- Power & Renewable Energy

Allianz Popular SL.; East Horsley; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Risk Consultant to join their Power team, focusing on renewable energy projects. The role involves risk assessment, client interaction, and providing technical expertise. Candidates should have a mechanical or electrical engineering degree and extensive experience in the renewable sector, particularly with wind farms and power generation. Fluency in French and English is essential.

Qualifications

• Around 7 years’ experience in windfarms and power generation.
• GWO certification preferred or readiness to obtain.
• Experience in risk management and plant maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments and desktop reviews for renewable projects.
• Assist clients and underwriters in loss prevention activities.
• Monitor and validate maintenance plans for energy plants.

Skills

Relationship Management

Risk Assessment

Technical Expertise

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

We are looking for a Risk Consultant focussing on Power and Renewable Energies, to work out of our Paris la Défense office.

Your Team

Our Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) team is made up of experienced engineers from a wide range of technical and scientific disciplines. The team provides a flexible range of risk consulting services, from natural hazards, fire safety, and human and organizational risk factors to in-depth analysis of industry operations, and financial exposures, across all industry sectors and risks.

The Impact You Will Have

Reporting directly to the Allianz Risk Consulting (ARC) Regional Natural Resources and Construction Team Leader, you will be responsible for providing loss control expertise, supporting and assisting our customers.

As a member of the global ARC Power team you will assist the underwriting team in risk selection, to implement prevention plans and to provide technical expertise to the claims department.

This position requires strong relationship skills in order to develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers and brokers, underwriting and claims teams, as well as becoming a full member of the global Power team.

Some of your specific responsibilities could include:

• Perform desktop reviews and risk assessments of the various renewable energy and power projects submitted by underwriting (Wind farms, Photovoltaic and Solar plants, Gas & Steam turbines …) summarizing exposures and controls.

• Participate in client meetings to assist underwriters and promote loss prevention activities

• Work with clients and brokers to develop customized and cost-effective loss control programs

• Perform or co-ordinate third party surveys

• Revise and validate plant maintenance plans

• Generate and review reports, and issue necessary recommendations

• Monitor loss control measures and keep cost expenses within budget

• Review claims reports and support claims department in the adjustment process in terms of technical input and collecting Risk Management example material

• Monitor technical developments and regulations in the industry to inform Allianz Commercial’s strategic direction

What You’ll Bring to the Role

With a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree (ideally to Master’s level) you have significant engineering experience in the renewable energy sector in France and Europe, and bring:

• Around 7 years’ experience in windfarms, power generation, plant maintenance and risk management

• Global Wind Organization (GWO) certified, or ready to be

• You are a self-starter, able to develop and implement initiatives

• You have a strategic mind-set; future focused

• Excellent team spirit and strong communication skills

• You are able to travel on regular basis, mostly in France and occasionally in Europe or beyond

• You are IT proficient, including an interest in using AI tools to support day-to-day tasks, improve efficiency, and contribute to data-driven decision-making

• You are fluent in French and in English (another language also appreciated as a plus)

74444 | Risk Management | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Commercial | Full-Time | Permanent