Power Risk Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking a Power Risk Engineer to conduct field surveys of power plants, analyze risks, and advise clients on loss prevention measures. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 10-20+ years of relevant experience. The role involves extensive travel up to 90 days a year and offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment across the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 10–20+ years of engineering expertise in power plants.
• Previous consultancy experience highly valued.
• Experience with major insurance carriers or brokers advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage power risk engineering field survey programmes.
• Perform operational and construction surveys.
• Advise clients on loss prevention and risk reduction.
• Lead surveys and present results to management.
• Review and analyze third-party survey reports.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Multilingual skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master’s or Chartered status preferred

Job description

Position: Power Risk Engineer – Permanent
Locations: Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Qatar
Start Date: Jan / Feb 2026

Overview:
A global insurance company is seeking experienced Power Risk Engineers to join their team. The role involves conducting field surveys of industrial power plants, analyzing risks, and advising clients on loss prevention measures. This is a high-profile role for professionals with strong engineering backgrounds and experience in conventional power, CHP, hydropower, and industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage power risk engineering field survey programmes.

• Perform operational and construction surveys of power plants, CHP, and hydropower facilities.

• Meet client representatives across departments to verify risk mitigation approaches.

• Advise clients on loss prevention, risk reduction, and improvement of operational safety practices.

• Lead surveys and present results to site management, focusing on risk analysis, decision-making, and recommendations.

• Review and analyze third-party survey reports, summarizing risk information for internal stakeholders.

• Present conclusions clearly to underwriters, supporting profitable underwriting decisions.

Key Measures / Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; multilingual skills are an advantage.

• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.

• Willingness to travel internationally up to 90 days per year.

• Ability to deliver surveys and reports within strict deadlines.

• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning from industrial risk scenarios.

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; Master’s or Chartered status preferred.

• Strong engineering knowledge and practical experience in industrial power environments.

• Understanding of Process Safety Management concepts and applications.

• Experience in major projects, turnarounds, and/or construction activities in industrial plants.

Experience Required:

• 10–20+ years applying engineering expertise in power plants, including operations, inspection, maintenance, consultancy, projects, and process safety.

• Previous consultancy experience is highly valued.

• Experience with major insurance carriers or brokers is an advantage, including risk assessment of construction projects.

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine engineering expertise with risk management, contributing to safer and more resilient power operations across the Middle East.