VP, Property Loss Control & Machinery - Power & Utilities

Polikov Recruitment Solutions; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

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%.

Qualifications

• 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%.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/technical field

Tools

NFPA standards

ASME NBIC

Electrical safety codes

Job description

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%.