AVP, Risk Engineering Specialist- Power generation

Zurich is currently looking for an AVP Risk Engineering Specialist with extensive experience in power plant operations to join the Global Energy – Power Generation team. This is a work from home role ideally within Western U.S. (Will consider any other locations within the U.S. as well) This role will include expected travel up to 50% to service accounts across the U.S..

This position is designed to help Power Generation Risk Engineering support the workload associated with Power Generation Underwriting. Work with current team members to assist with the increase in field assignments.

You will be responsible for completing field and desktop assessments of power generation plants and associated equipment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated development of risk improvement actions (recommendations) to assist clients mitigate risks.

To be successful in this role you will be responsible for:

• Advanced risk assessment of plant machinery and fire protection equipment risks as well as the associated business interruption within the power generation industry
• Providing consultative services to customers, including identifying exposures with significant loss potential, investigation of cause/effect of major losses and management programs
• Providing power generation training for Risk Engineering staff, Underwriting staff customers,  service design and coordination, mentoring, marketing, and loss investigations
• Manage account risk portfolio and provide account level engineering to meet underwriting requirements.
• Marketing Zurich products in conjunction with underwriting professionals and agents across company business segments.
• Developing and implementing customer service strategies that reduce loss and improve customer operations.

Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle record background check, as this position may include a company car depending on location and expected annual mileage requirements.

Basic Qualifications: 

AVP Risk Engineering Specialist:

• Bachelors Degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 10 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
  OR
• Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associates degree and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area
  AND
• Knowledge of exposures, controls and best practice risk improvement

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 10 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area or power generation plant operations and maintenance with experience in machinery operation and maintenance or assessment. 
• Military experience in propulsion plants and power generation equipment
• Related energy industry experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Advanced knowledge of exposures controls
• Advanced knowledge within industry segment
• Certification in area of specialty; Risk Engineering Power Generation Machinery Breakdown assessments

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The proposed Salary range for this position is $115,200.00 - $188,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 20%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here .]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Colorado Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: Yes  

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