Field Risk Engineer

American International Group • Philadelphia, PA

84d

About The Position

Looking for variety and a challenge? Property loss prevention surveys range in size and scope. One day you may be looking at a metal working facility, the next, a university campus. 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. After the survey is complete, it's time to tap into your strong analytical skills. Utilizing internal and external guidelines, leading edge tools and methodologies you develop loss prevention solutions to any identified hazards. Need that occupancy expertise after all? We have a Technical Integration Group as well as a vast team with years of experience to provide training, mentorship, and collaboration. Our Field Risk Engineers receive a wide range of benefits including a company car, the freedom to manage their own schedules, 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 five (5) years of highly protected risk, specialized industry and/or boiler and machinery field experience
• Knowledge of light and moderate hazard occupancies
• Strong communicator (both oral and written)
• Position is expected to travel and attend meetings at various office, field, and construction sites

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Travel (~25% overnight) to conduct property loss prevention surveys at commercial facilities
• Determine building construction and assess the impact of plastics on construction
• Analyze water supplies and sprinkler system demands to determine water supply and sprinkler system adequacy
• Identify occupancy hazards and assess the adequacy of their protection features
• Identify and assess the impact of external exposures on a facility
• Determine fire and natural catastrophe loss estimates for a facility
• Conduct consultative visits at customer facilities
• Conduct plan reviews
• Witness fire protection equipment testing
• Document survey results in a data-driven report writing application
• Mentor and train lesser experienced staff

Benefits

• Company car
• Freedom to manage their own schedules
• Ability to work from home
• Continued education and tuition reimbursement
• 401(K)
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Volunteer time off
• Strong sense of community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees