Machinery Breakdown Risk Engineering Consultant

Accountabilities: As a Machinery Breakdown Risk Engineering Consultant, you will deliver technical inspections and advisory services while helping customers improve machinery safety, reliability, and risk management practices. Your main responsibilities will include: Conduct jurisdictional inspections and machinery breakdown risk assessments for customers and business partners. Provide machinery breakdown consulting services, identifying equipment exposures and operational conditions that could lead to significant losses. Evaluate boiler and machinery risks and recommend appropriate loss prevention and risk mitigation strategies. Investigate major machinery breakdown incidents to determine their causes, assess their consequences, and identify opportunities to prevent future occurrences. Support customers in developing and implementing effective machinery hazard management and risk control programs. Deliver technical training and guidance to customers on machinery safety, risk assessment, and loss prevention practices. Contribute to service design, coordination, and marketing initiatives related to machinery breakdown risk engineering. Provide technical support and account engineering services to underwriting teams based in Chicago and Cleveland. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business partners to ensure effective coordination of risk engineering activities. Support machinery breakdown sales and marketing initiatives by providing technical expertise and customer-focused recommendations. Maintain strong working relationships with customers and colleagues while contributing to a collaborative team environment. Requirements : The ideal candidate has a strong background in boiler and machinery risk engineering, with practical experience in safety assessments, technical inspections, and industrial risk management. The position is available at two experience levels, with the appropriate level determined according to the selected candidate's qualifications. Mid-Senior Risk Engineering Consultant: Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in boiler and machinery risk engineering or safety; OR High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of relevant experience in boiler and machinery risk engineering or safety. Senior Risk Engineering Consultant: Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in boiler and machinery risk engineering or safety; OR High school diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of relevant experience in boiler and machinery risk engineering or safety; OR Completion of a certified apprenticeship program, including an associate degree, and at least 6 years of relevant experience in boiler and machinery risk engineering or safety. Additional qualifications and skills: Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Strong technical knowledge of the boiler and machinery industry. Advanced experience in machinery breakdown risk assessment, aligned with relevant technical competency standards. Strong understanding of industrial equipment hazards, machinery safety, and risk prevention practices. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to interact effectively with customers and internal stakeholders. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word. Ability to work independently, manage field assignments, and provide practical technical recommendations. The following qualifications and experience would be considered an advantage: National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Commission Card. Training or educational experience through Navy Nuclear School. Previous experience within the insurance industry. Advanced technical expertise in boiler and machinery risk engineering. Benefits : Competitive annual base salary based on experience, qualifications, and position level: Mid-Senior Risk Engineering Consultant: $75,800–$124,100. Senior Risk Engineering Consultant: $100,200–$164,100. Short-term incentive bonus eligibility: Mid-Senior level: 10%. Senior level: 15%. Potential eligibility for additional bonuses and merit-based salary increases. Comprehensive benefits package covering employees and their families. Company-provided vehicle for business-related travel. Remote working arrangement with a home-based office. Full-time employment. Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and technical advancement. Supportive and inclusive working environment that values collaboration, expertise, and innovation.