Loss Control Consultant

Starr Indemnity & Liability Company • Chicago, IL

294d • Remote

About The Position

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. Starr Technical Risks (Starr Tech) is a managing general insurance agency specializing in the Energy industry. Starr Tech is a division within Starr Companies, a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry. Starr is 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. The key function of the loss control consultant role is conducting property loss control surveys of various types of high hazard industries including Oil & Petrochemical, Chemical, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, Steel/Molten Metal, Electronics, and Process Industries. This entails: Evaluating sprinkler systems, building construction, and fire alarm plan reviews and providing guidance to clients. Engineering account reviews for underwriters, account/broker meetings, and presentations. Maintaining schedules and writing survey reports. Providing guidance to underwriting staff regarding risk quality/insurability. Maintaining up-to-date inspection record data base (ELCS). Job functions break out is approximately: On-site surveys and risk evaluation of existing and prospective Starr Tech clients (70%), Client Meetings (10%), Account Management (10%), and general Consulting (10%). Travel is primarily regional with approx. 25% overnight expected. This is a remote position, but must be within a reasonable distance to the office should this be necessary. A company car is provided.

Requirements

• College graduate with Bachelor's of Science in recognized engineering discipline, preferably chemical, mechanical, or fire protection.
• Minimum 10 years' experience as an engineer in Oil/Petrochemical, Midstream or Chemical company, or 5 years' experience in Property Loss Control field inspections.
• Technical knowledge of 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals.
• Ability to evaluate 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), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), Management of Change (MOC).
• Understanding of sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and property loss control issues.
• Technical knowledge of loss prevention codes (NFPA, FM, API, ASME, etc.) and industry practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication, writing, organization, customer relation, public speaking, and time management skills.
• Familiarity with basic computer operations and software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct property loss control surveys of high hazard industries.
• Evaluate sprinkler systems, building construction, and fire alarm plans.
• Provide guidance to clients regarding risk quality and insurability.
• Perform engineering account reviews for underwriters.
• Attend account/broker meetings and presentations.
• Maintain schedules and write survey reports.
• Maintain up-to-date inspection record database (ELCS).
• Conduct on-site surveys and risk evaluations of clients.
• Manage client meetings and account management tasks.
• Provide general consulting services.

Benefits

• Pension and 401K
• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Great working environment
• Opportunities for advancement
• First class training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree