Machinery Breakdown Risk Engineering Consultant

Zurich NA; Nebraska; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich is seeking a Machinery Breakdown Risk Engineer (Mid-Senior or Senior). The ideal candidate will operate in the MO, KS, IA and NE regions as a field-based role with 20-25% travel and a company car. Responsibilities include inspections, risk assessments, consulting, training, and coordination with underwriting teams.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's or Zurich Apprentice path with multiple years in Boiler and Machinery risk engineering. Teamwork and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 3+ years of Boiler and Machinery risk engineering in Risk Engineering and Safety.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 5+ years in Boiler and Machinery Risk Engineering and Safety.
• Bachelor's Degree and 6+ years in Boiler and Machinery Risk Engineering and Safety.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 8+ years in Boiler and Machinery Risk Engineering and Safety.
• Zurich Certified Apprentice with Associates degree and 6+ years in Boiler and Machinery Risk Engineering and Safety.
• Working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide jurisdictional inspections and machinery breakdown risk assessment services for customers and business partners.
• Provide intermediate machinery breakdown consultative services identifying exposures with significant loss potential and hazard/machinery breakdown management programs.
• Provide basic training for customers, service design and coordination, marketing, and loss investigations.
• Provide Account Engineering and coordination services to the Chicago and Cleveland based underwriting team.
• Support the Machinery Breakdown Sales and Marketing team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Zurich Certified Apprentice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Machinery Breakdown Risk Engineering Consultant

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Zurich is seeking a Machinery Breakdown Risk Engineer (Mid-Senior or Senior level). The ideal location for this qualified individual is within the MO, KS, IA and NE areas. This is a field role with approximately 20-25% overnight travel. This is a work from home role and includes a company car.

As a Machinery Breakdown Risk Engineer you are responsible for:

• Providing jurisdictional inspections and machinery breakdown risk assessment services for customers and business partners.
• Provides intermediate machinery breakdown consultative services to customers, including identifying exposures with significant loss potential, investigation of cause/effect of major losses and hazard/machinery breakdown management programs.
• Provides basic level training for customers, service design and coordination, marketing, and loss investigations.
• Provides Account Engineering and coordination services to the Chicago and Cleveland based underwriting team.
• Supports the Machinery Breakdown Sales and Marketing team.

Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle record background check, because this position includes a company car.

The role will be filled at the Mid-Senior or Senior level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

Mid-Senior Risk Engineering Consultant:

• Bachelors Degree and 3 or more years of experience within Boiler and Machinery in the Risk Engineering and Safety area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience within Boiler and Machinery in the Risk Engineering and Safety area

OR

• Bachelors Degree and 6 or more years of experience within Boiler and Machinery in the Risk Engineering and Safety area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience within Boiler and Machinery in the Risk Engineering and Safety area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 6 or more years of experience within the Boiler and Machinery Risk Engineering and Safety area
  AND
• Working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge within the boiler and machinery industry segment
• Advanced experience in the assessment of risk, based on what is required by Machinery Breakdown specific competency standards
• National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Commission Card
• Insurance industry experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills(Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word)
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Experience working in a team environment

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us.

The combined salary range for this position is $75,800 to $164,100. The proposed salary range for the Risk Engineering Consultant is $75,800 to $124,100, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.The proposed salary range for the Senior Risk Engineering Consultant is $100,200 to $164,100, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 15%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families.

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.