Sr. Loss Control Engineer

Starr Insurance Companies is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world.

Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents.

Job Description

Starr Insurance Companies is a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry, and one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Join us and become part of our talented and passionate workforce.

Loss Control Consultant – Technical Property Accounts

Job Responsibilities:

Conducting property loss control inspections of various types of high hazard industries including: Oil & Petrochemical , Chemical, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, Steel/Molten Metal, Electronics, and Process Industries.

• Evaluating sprinkler systems, building addition, and fire alarm plan reviews and providing guidance to clients.
• Engineering account reviews for underwriters, account/broker meetings, and presentations.
• Engineer will be responsible for maintaining own schedule and writing survey reports.
• Provide guidance to underwriting staff regarding risk quality/insurability.
• Maintaining up-to-date inspection record data base.
• Job functions break out is approximately: On-site surveys and risk evaluation of existing and prospective Starr Tech clients (65%), Client Meetings (10%), Account Management (10%), Presentations (5%), and General Consulting (10%).
• Travel is primarily regional with 25-40% overnight expected.
• This is a remote position, but must be within a reasonable distance to the office should you need to come in.
• A company car is provided.
• Skills Experience / Required:
• College graduate with minimum Bachelors of Science in recognized engineering discipline with preference given to chemical, mechanical, fire protection.
• Preferred minimum 10 years' experience as an engineer with an Oil/Petrochemical, Midstream or Chemical company or 10 years’ experience performing Property Loss Control field inspections for an insurance, consulting, or brokerage company (or similar) opf similar type risks.
• Technical Knowledge of 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management is required. Field assessments will include evaluating all elements of PSM to determine a level of acceptability for insurance purposes. Subject matter will include Mechanical Integrity, Inspections of Rotating and Fixed Equipment, Breakdown & Preventative Maintenance, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Instrumented Function (SIF)/Safety Instrumented Level (SIL)/Safety Instrumented System(SIS), Process Safety Startup Review (PSSR), Management of Change (MOC) etc…
• Understanding of sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, process hazards, property loss control issues preferred.
• Technical knowledge of loss prevention codes (NFPA, FM, API, ASME, etc.) standards and industry practices preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, as well as in concert with underwriters and managers and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good communication, writing, organization, customer relation, public speaking and time management skills.
• Good familiarity with basic computer operations with knowledge of software programs such as Word and Excel.
  
  

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.