Senior Risk Engineer- Oil Gas & Petrochemical

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international insurance firm is seeking a Senior Risk Engineer specialized in oil, gas, and petrochemicals to manage client portfolios and conduct risk assessments. The role demands a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the sector, extensive knowledge of oil refining processes, and the ability to conduct detailed risk surveys. A generous tax-free salary, housing, travel, and healthcare expenses will be provided.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Housing allowance

Travel costs covered

Healthcare costs covered

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in oil/gas/petrochemical operations.
• Good working knowledge of oil refining and petrochemical processes.
• Certification experience with API 510 / API 570.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing client OGP portfolio worldwide.
• Identify business development opportunities for risk control.
• Conduct detailed risk survey visits and inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or materials engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Risk Engineer- Oil Gas & Petrochemical (Inspection) - £85 to £100K Tax Free + Housing allowance - Dubai. Insurance sector. Are you an experienced oil, gas and petrochemicals inspection engineer with a background in hydrocarbon processing? Do you have the expertise to assess, mitigate, and manage risks in the high-hazard energy sector? Our client is seeking a skilled oil, gas and petrochemicals inspection risk engineer to join a leading player in the international insurance market.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing client OGP portfolio worldwide.
• Identify business development opportunities for risk control and engineering.
• Accountability of budget performance and other projects as assigned.
• Conduct detailed risk survey visits (Middle East/Gulf but can be worldwide as assigned).
• Conduct inspection specific surveys.
• Prepare technical survey reports for insurance underwriting purposes on a timely basis.
• Develop recommendations and requirements for improving construction risks.
• Liaise with brokers, insurers (underwriters and engineers), clients’ representatives, etc.
• Provide project review services including plan reviews and site audits.
• Develop and deliver training workshops on loss prevention/risk management.
• Apply knowledge and experience to enhance the Energy Risk Engineering profile and service to clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or materials engineering or similar/related.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in oil/gas/petrochemical operations, including at a supervisory or management level.
• Good working knowledge of oil refining, petrochemical, or chemical processes, ideally operational and design.
• Certification experience with API 510 / API 570 or detailed knowledge of these.
• Attainment or ability to attain certification to API 580 and API 571.
• Material selection (metallic & non-metallic), welding processes, and specifications for pressure equipment and repairs.
• Installation, turnaround, and maintenance of pressure equipment.
• Knowledge of inspection techniques for specific damage mechanisms, application of risk-based inspection methodologies, and development of equipment strategies and mitigation plans.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of pressure equipment and piping degradation and failures.
• Willingness to travel 12-14 surveys per year (approximately 70-80 days a year).
• Good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good project management and time management capabilities.
• Able to multi-task and be a team player.
• In addition to a generous tax-free salary, housing, travel and healthcare costs will be met.