Vice President – Loss Control Property Operations

Polikov Recruitment Solutions; United States; In loco; USD 180.000 - 270.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Polikov Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected specialty insurer to recruit a Vice President of Loss Control Property Operations. This senior leadership role will oversee Property and Boiler & Machinery Loss Control programs for the power generation and utility industries, directing a multi-location team and collaborating with underwriting leadership.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in loss control/risk engineering, 5+ years in management, and travels 50–70%.

Competenze

• 15+ years of technical experience in Property Loss Control, Boiler & Machinery, Risk Engineering, Power Generation Operations, or related fields.
• 5+ years in management, including remote teams, budgeting, and vendor oversight.
• Strong knowledge of property/equipment exposures in electric power generation, utilities, and natural gas operations.
• Experience managing property risk engineering, machinery loss control, inspections, or related engineering services.
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards, ASME codes, and NBIC.
• Understanding fire protection systems, equipment breakdown, and industrial loss prevention.
• Collaboration with underwriting, risk management, engineering, and insurance professionals.
• Strong organizational, financial management, communication, and executive leadership abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Willingness to travel 50%–70%.

Mansioni

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Property and Boiler & Machinery Loss Control programs for power generation and utilities.
• Lead and mentor a geographically dispersed team of technical Loss Control professionals.
• Direct property risk assessments, boiler/machinery inspections, and loss prevention initiatives for complex facilities.
• Oversee third-party inspection firms for jurisdictional boiler/pressure vessel inspections and regulatory compliance.
• Develop loss control strategies to reduce property damage, equipment breakdown, and business interruption losses.
• Partner with underwriting to evaluate risks and provide technical guidance for underwriting decisions.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, schedules, vendor relationships, and service proposals.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and expand loss control services.
• Build relationships with insureds, engineering consultants, inspection firms, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure technical quality and regulatory compliance across loss control activities.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/technical field

Strumenti

NFPA standards

ASME NBIC

Electrical safety codes

Descrizione del lavoro

Executive Leadership Opportunity | Property & Machinery Loss Control | Power & Utilities Industry

We are partnering with a highly respected, financially strong specialty insurance organization seeking an experienced Vice President of Loss Control Property Operations to lead and oversee its Property and Boiler & Machinery Loss Control programs.

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a seasoned Loss Control, Risk Engineering, or Power Generation professional who combines deep technical expertise with proven experience managing teams, developing programs, and overseeing complex engineering and inspection operations.

The position offers the opportunity to lead a specialized team of Loss Control professionals, oversee property and machinery risk assessment programs, and collaborate closely with underwriting leadership and major utility organizations throughout the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Property and Boiler & Machinery Loss Control programs serving the power generation and utility industries.


• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of technical Loss Control and Risk Engineering professionals, including geographically dispersed employees.


• Direct property risk assessments, boiler and machinery inspections, and loss prevention initiatives involving complex power generation and energy infrastructure.


• Oversee third-party inspection firms responsible for jurisdictional boiler and pressure vessel inspections, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulatory requirements.


• Develop and implement loss control strategies designed to reduce the frequency and severity of property damage, equipment breakdown, and business interruption losses.


• Partner with underwriting leadership to evaluate complex risks and provide technical guidance supporting underwriting decisions.


• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, operational schedules, vendor relationships, and service proposals.


• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and expand revenue-generating loss control services.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with insureds, engineering consultants, inspection firms, and internal stakeholders.


• Ensure consistent technical quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across loss control activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of technical experience in Property Loss Control, Boiler & Machinery, Risk Engineering, Power Generation Operations, or related disciplines.


• 5+ years of management experience, including leadership of remote technical teams, budget oversight, operational planning, and vendor management.


• Strong knowledge of property and equipment-related exposures associated with electric power generation, utilities, and natural gas operations.


• Experience managing property risk engineering, machinery loss control, jurisdictional inspections, or related engineering services.


• Working knowledge of NFPA standards, ASME codes, and the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC).


• Understanding of fire protection systems, equipment breakdown exposures, boiler and pressure vessel inspections, and industrial loss prevention.


• Experience collaborating with underwriting, risk management, engineering, and insurance professionals.


• Strong organizational, financial management, communication, and executive leadership capabilities.


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.


• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50%–70%.

Highly Desirable Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CFPS, ARM, ASP, CSP, or a National Board Commission.


• Experience with commercial insurance carriers, specialty insurers, engineering inspection organizations, or utility companies.


• Technical background involving turbines, generators, boilers, pressure vessels, transformers, and fire protection systems.


• Experience overseeing jurisdictional inspection programs and managing external engineering or inspection vendors.


• Demonstrated success developing loss control programs, improving technical service delivery, and managing departmental profitability.


• Background supporting complex industrial property and machinery risks within the power generation sector.