*Risk Engineering Consultant

Zurich Services (Schaumburg, IL) seeks a Risk Engineering Consultant to provide risk assessment and risk improvement services for customers and business partners in a specialized line of business – plant inspections for boilers and oversee the development of new strategies and programs to improve company competitiveness in risk engineering areas. Specific duties include: providing jurisdictional inspections and machinery breakdown risk assessment services; providing intermediate machinery breakdown consultative services to customers, including identifying exposures with significant loss potential; assessing the quality of complex risks and assessing loss potentials in accordance with agreed definitions; providing appropriate risk improvement advice, conducting loss investigations, and implementing risk improvement programs; sharing technical expertise with colleagues, business partners and customers through trainings; anticipating, recognizing and responding to the needs of customers by providing expert solutions and training; developing and maintaining positive customer and business partner relationships; utilizing established financial systems to assess loss potential to manage and control exposure to the organization; preparing draft manuals based on the accepted changes to policies and procedures; researching primary data sources, selecting relevant information related to ordinary types of risks and making appropriate recommendations to external customers; acting as technical expert supporting external customers; providing specialist risk improvement advice to address specific technical queries from internal clients and delivering appropriate risk improvement programs; and contributing to the Business Operating Profit through opportunity spotting and cross selling. Position requires National Board of Boiler Inspectors Certification, Competency Certification, or similar certification authorizing steam boiler inspections. Position requires weekly travel, typically 3-4 days per week, and driving throughout CA counties including Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino and Santa Barabara to meet with clients. Option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

Position requires Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field of study, plus 2 years of experience in the job offered, or as a Risk Engineer, or similar position within Boiler and Machinery in the Risk Engineering and Safety area. Must have 2 years of experience with each of the following: providing jurisdictional inspections and machinery breakdown risk assessment services for customers and business partners; providing 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; and providing basic level training for customers, service design and coordination, marketing, and loss investigations. Must have National Board of Boiler Inspectors Certification, Competency Certification, or similar certification authorizing steam boiler inspections. Position requires weekly travel, typically 3-4 days per week, and driving throughout CA counties including Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino and Santa Barabara to meet with clients. Option to work remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

Full time position. Apply by submitting your resumes at Zurichna.com/en/careers, Job ID: 127966.

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply, as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. The salary indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed salary range for this position is $118,404.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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Location(s): AM - Schaumburg
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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