Risk Consultant II - Property Feild Survey

Aon; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Property Risk Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves assessing property risks associated with natural catastrophes and providing strategic recommendations to clients to minimize their Total Cost of Risk. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire protection consulting and risk assessment, with the ability to communicate effectively and work independently. You'll enjoy a flexible work environment that promotes work-life balance and personal wellbeing, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in risk management.

Benefits

Global Wellbeing Days

Flexible Work Environment

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting for HPR Property Insurance Companies.
• Ability to assess high hazard occupancies and apply NFPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform property risk control surveys and develop loss expectancies.
• Advise clients on fire protection strategies and implement recommendations.

Skills

Fire Protection Consulting

Risk Assessment

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Understanding NFPA Standards

Client Relationship Management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

5 years of HPR engineering/consulting experience

Job description

Aon is looking for a Field Property Risk Consultant

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Property Risk Control Consultant. This position will support Aon’s Property Risk Consulting group.

The successful candidate can expect to work with colleagues and clients to develop an understanding of the many property risks posed by fire, earthquake, flood, and other Natural Catastrophes. They will assist in making recommendations to the clients which will reduce the Total Cost of Risk (TCOR) of the client’s property portfolio.

This position will be a virtual position in Atlanta, Georgia, St. Louis, or Texas.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Responsibilities

• Perform property risk control / underwriting surveys for various clients in diverse industries.
• Witness hydrant and fire pump flow tests, sketch sprinkler systems, and record hydraulic sprinkler data.
• Survey client facilities for fire, smoke, and other property loss potential. Develop loss expectancies for recommendations and MFL, PML & NLE.
• Advise clients on ways to control hazards in order to reduce or prevent losses. Influence clients to implement recommendations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to global manufacturing plants, warehouses, R&D centers, and offices in the areas of fire protection, fire alarm, code consulting, and general loss prevention.
• General fire protection consulting visits to various client locations.
• Problem solving using the application of Client Standards, NFPA, FM Global or other standard methodologies to resolve technical fire protection issues.
• Perform reviews of architectural and engineering plans for client facilities (either new construction, expansion, or renovation projects) for fire sprinkler systems, water supply, and fire alarm systems and provide review comments.
• Attend facility design and construction meetings to provide feedback and review with respect to fire loss prevention and fire protection-engineering issues.
• Develop cost effective strategies to resolve recommendations for fire loss prevention purposes.
• Investigate fire losses and prepare written reports and / or presentations detailing findings.
• Contribute to the annual insurance renewal.
• Provide cost effective solutions or alternatives to provide a suitable level of protection for a building or process.
• Support construction and new manufacturing projects to ensure necessary fire protection standards are met.

Requirements :

• Experience in a consulting role with an HPR Property Insurance Company.
• Experience in manufacturing occupancies and associated hazards.
• Familiar with Assembly of Construction, Occupancy, Protection and Exposure (COPE) Data.
• Technically proficient in understanding, interpreting, and applying NFPA and / or FM Global standards; and, evaluating fire protection systems (automatic sprinklers, special extinguishing systems, etc.)
• Ideal candidate is self-sufficient, organized, and has good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be physical fit and able to climb ladders and stairs and transition to and from ladders or stairs in order to access building roof areas and upper or lower floors within a customer site during surveys.
• Past experience with, and ability to assess high hazard occupancies (flammable liquids, combustible dusts, etc.)
• Travel more than 50 miles from the office is expected 75% of the time
• Ability to work from home.

Education

• B.S. Engineering or minimum 5 years of Highly Protected Risk engineering / consulting experience

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work / life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working!