Account Risk Engineering supervisor

AIG•Chicago, IL

6d•$120,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Risk Consulting at AIG is about teamwork! It is about utilizing your resources, working together to solve real world problems, and making a positive impact on our client’s futures. When asked, “why do we enjoy what we do?” The answer is simple, the people. The role of an Account Risk Engineer is critical to what we do at AIG, both as a risk management resource to our clients and as a leading global insurance organization. Account Risk Engineers are responsible for working with clients to identify and mitigate risks to their business such as fire, flood, windstorm, equipment breakdown etc. Client’s range in size, scope, and complexity. One day you may be discussing the loss prevention strategy on an account with an underwriter, the next, surveying a manufacturing plant or diving into the contingent business interruption risks of an account. The key to success isn’t about being the expert in every occupancy, it’s about building trust and cross-functional relationships with stakeholders through effective communication. You will tap into your strong analytical skills, utilize internal and external guidelines, and leading-edge tools and methodologies to develop your view of an accounts risk profile. We have a Technical Integration Group as well as a vast team with years of experience to provide training, mentorship, and collaboration. We offer flexible work hours, the ability to work from home; as well as many other company wide benefits like continued education and tuition reimbursement, 401(K), maternity/paternity leave, volunteer time off, and a strong sense of community!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
Minimum fifteen (15) years of highly protected risk, specialized industry and/or boiler and machinery field experience
Knowledge of a wide range of light to high hazard occupancies and considered a subject matter expert in some
Strong communicator (both oral and written)
Position is expected to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites
Highly motivated and works well without close supervision.
The individual must be able to make decisions with and without established guidelines and to provide technical support to underwriters and clients.
Ability to work closely with various Account Teams including Account Engineers and Underwriters
Ability to complete assignments on-time.
Professional Engineer or Certified Fire Protection Specialist Designation (desired but not required).
Ability to perform inspections of buildings and other structures, both visually and with instruments
Ability to read construction drawings, diagrams, printed materials
Possess at minimum of at least one year of driving experience with a valid U.S. driver’s license
Ability to perform physical activities required for the position (i.e., be on feet and walking 8-10 hours a day, safely work at heights)
Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and construction hazards
Ability to safely use ladders, scaffolds, lifts and other access equipment
Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 50 lbs
Ability to perform work in the outdoors
Ability to wear safety equipment required for the position (hard hat, safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection)
Ability to safely work in a variety of occupationally hazardous locations
Ability to type at a computer for several hours a day
Ability to drive and safely operate a motor vehicle

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer or Certified Fire Protection Specialist Designation

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team of account engineers within the zone who are responsible for:
Completing account reviews
Implement the Client Service Process
Managing risk improvements
Perform property loss prevention reviews of commercial property accounts
Manage training and personnel development within your team and establish and maintain a training and develop plan
Work closely with underwriting to obtain and maintain clients
Ensure your team has the appropriate knowledge and skillsets to be effective in delivering services to underwriting and our clients
Partner with Client Service Teams to enhance client relationships and promote engineering capabilities.
Mentor and train lesser experienced staff
Implement the quality control of account reviews completed by your team of account engineers
Provide assistance to the zonal engineering manager
Assist with/Lead regional or global projects as directed by the zonal engineering manager
Provide engineering data system support/guidance and stay abreast of system related issues within region
Coordinate engineering data system UAT (user acceptance testing) within region
Participate in and lead zonal audits