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Senior Risk Engineer- Oil Gas & Petrochemical

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Senior Risk Engineer- Oil Gas & Petrochemical (Inspection) - £85 to £100K Tax Free + Housing allowance - Dubai

Insurance sector

Are you an experienced oil, gas and petrochemicals inspection engineer with a background in hydrocarbon processing? Do you have the expertise to assess, mitigate, and manage risks in the high-hazard energy sector?

Our client is seeking a skilled oil, gas and petrochemicals inspection risk engineer to join a leading player in the international insurance market.

Key Responsibilities

Manage existing client OGP portfolio worldwide.

Identify business development opportunities for risk control and engineering.

Accountability of budget performance and other projects as assigned.

Conduct detailed risk survey visits (Middle East/Gulf but can be worldwide as assigned).

Conduct Inspection specific surveys

Prepare technical survey reports for insurance underwriting purposes on a timely basis.

Develop recommendations and requirements for improving construction risks.

Liaise with brokers, insurers (underwriters and engineers), clients’ representatives, etc.

Provide project review services including plan reviews and site audits.

Develop and deliver training workshops on loss prevention/risk management.

To apply own knowledge and experience to enhance the Energy Risk Engineering profile and service to clients

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/materials engineering or similar/ related.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in oil/gas/petrochemical operations, including at a supervisory or management level.

Good working knowledge of oil refining, petrochemical, or chemical processes, ideally operational and design.

Candidates should also have demonstrated experience in:

Previous attainment of certification API 510 /API 570 or have detailed knowledge of these

Attainment or ability to attain certification to API 580 and API 571.

Material selection (metallic & non-metallic), welding processes, and specifications for pressure equipment and repairs

Installation, turnaround, and maintenance of pressure equipment

Knowledge of the appropriate inspection techniques for specific damage mechanisms, and application of risk-based inspection methodologies, and development of equipment strategies and mitigation plans

Root cause analysis and troubleshooting of pressure equipment and piping degradation and failures

Willingness to travel 12-14 surveys per year (Approximately 70-80 days a year)

Good interpersonal and communications skills

Good project management and time management capabilities

Able to multi-task and is a team player

In addition to a generous tax-free salary, costs will be met for housing, travel and healthcare.

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Published on 09/23/2025

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