General Risk Consulting (Engineer)

United States. Houston, Texas, United States

General Risk Consulting (Engineer)

  • 202605914
  • Houston, Texas, United States
  • United States
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Description

The Company  

WTW is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, WTW has over 40,000 employees in more than 120 territories. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas — the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Unlock your potential at WTW.   

 

The Business 

Corporate risk and broking 

We know how companies can unlock potential through effective risk management.  Our clients rely on us to craft strategies to quantify, mitigate, and transfer risk, taking advantage of our specialist industry experience and unparalleled market know-how. The result is a new way of embracing risk that drives superior results.  

 

The Role 

Job Summary 

WTW currently seeking to recruit an Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals Risk Engineer based in Houston, Texas to join our rapidly expanding Natural Resources property and Casualty team.  

 

The role will involve managing accounts for multi-national organisations primarily in downstream oil refineries, gas processing, LNG and petrochemicals industry sectors but will be supplemented with survey work in other industries.  Excellent knowledge of oil refinery / petrochemical processes and logistics, operations, asset integrity activities (maintenance & inspection), and process safety management; plus international codes & standards is highly desirable. 

 

There will also be a business development element to this role where the successful candidate will work with the account teams to prospect new clients.  

 

Principal Accountabilities 

To put the interests of clients and the integrity of the market at the heart of the way you do business. From conducting risk assessments to providing bespoke technology and engineering guidance. 

 

Some of the key responsibilities will include:  

  • Develop and lead risk engineering strategies and engineering teams;  

  • Develop risk engineering programmes for insured clients taking into consideration the needs of all stakeholders (e.g. insureds, insurers, broking team, etc); 

  • Arrange individual risk engineering surveys through discussions with account teams, insureds and market engineers, once arranged - coordinate and manage the execution of surveys on a global basis to the satisfaction of insureds;  

  • Prepare marketing risk assessment reports to assist in the placement of client insurance programmes.  Reports will follow the WTW standard structure and contain key understanding of the hazards at facilities and how the management team are controlling/mitigating their impact. Presentation of risk improvements and loss calculations is also required; 

  • Develop risk improvement recommendations that are clear, appropriate and are fairly balanced between the interests of insureds and insurers; 

  • Calculate loss expectancies within company guidelines across a range of industries; 

  • Ensure that all reports and other deliverables are prepared and ready in a timely manner; 

  • Provide technical support to clients and the broking team across a range of issues relating to good industry practices; 

  • Maintain all risk management team tracking tools such as schedules and planning spread sheets; 

  • Other aspects of work activities include: Ensuring the risk management team fully understand the scope of work required; 

  • Clear understanding of the funding that supports engineering activities on individual accounts; 

  • Ensuring that proposed engineering activities do not exceed the available fee amount unless agreed by Account Executive and engineering manager; 

  • Understanding account specifics such as renewal date, deductibles, coverage and specific exclusions; 

  • Maintain technical competency in chosen industry sector and keep up-to-date with risk management developments (e.g. attend seminars, review technical publications, etc.); 

  • Represent WTW professionally on business trips and in meetings; 

  • Comply with all WTW company policies (e.g. Travel, Ethics, etc.); 

  • Any other duties commensurate with position or level of responsibility. 

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills & experience required:  

  • A minimum of 16 years of experience working within the Oil, Gas, Petrochemicals or power generation industry.  This experience can be in a variety of roles including operations, technical, engineering, maintenance or HSE;  

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Chemical, Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering. Additional qualifications in risk management or relevant accreditations would be considered favourably; 

  • Comfortable travelling extensively (e.g. approx. 90 days per year) on an international basis; 

  • Self-starter, with good interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively relate to individuals at all levels – from site technicians up to company CEOs; 

  • Proven ability to write detailed reports of a varied technical nature; 

  • Member of engineering associations (i.e. IChemE, IMechE, etc.) is preferable; 

  • Experience of working with international engineering standards and codes such API, ASME, IEEE, NFPA, ANSI; 

  • Working knowledge of fire protection and detection systems would be consider; 

  • Multi-lingual preferred. 

 

 

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

 

 

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

 

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

  • Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
  • Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
  • Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). 

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in- office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only)

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

 

Compensation and Benefits 

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only). 

Company Benefits 

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply): 

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program) 

Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State or remote only) 

Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).  

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com. 

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

 

EOE, including disability/vets

 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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