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Risk Engineering Specalist- Power Generation
104044
The Opportunity
Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.
If you have experience in Risk Engineering space with Power Generation and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Coordinates service programs for large, local account programs, and provides risk assessment and risk improvement services for customers and business partners to meet the appropriate risk standards within a specific complex / high risk industry segment, or a hazard or loss control technology requiring highly specialized expertise, or for international programs. Helps develop and maintain long-term customer relationships. Acts as a mentor/resource to other risk engineers in the coordination of services or the delivery of risk assessment and risk improvement services to customers and business partners. The provision of comprehensive risk insight is often for multiple lines or specialized industries of business and for global market and globally managed relationship customers. The Risk Engineering Specialist is expected to have already achieved a Qualified-to-Perform level in the relevant Lines of Business, specialist areas of knowledge or specific Industry as defined in Risk Engineering’s Q2P standards.
What you will do:
Assesses the quality of complex risks, mainly for key/strategic assets, as described in the Risk Engineering Q2P Standard(s) and related competency level.
Risk assessments frequently cross applicable lines of business or industries and include desk top assessments and reviews of assessments from Zurich Risk Engineers or other approved sources.
Assesses loss potentials in accordance with agreed definitions.
Develops Customer Service Plan for coordinated accounts that drive efficient field service
Ensures the delivery and quality of services to the account by Zurich Risk Engineering as well as ensures consistency of assessments, risk improvement advice, reporting and time & expense management across the account.
Communicates effectively with field risk engineers and nurtures relationships with industry partners such as brokers, industry consultants, professional organizations, and approval authorities.
Supports external customers by identifying, assessing and reducing the risks that their key / strategic assets face and on an overall account basis.
Provides basic risk benchmarking services and account-wide risk improvement programs for the account.
Provides expert advice on risk management issues to internal business partners and external customers by being a strategic partner to the customer’s Risk Manager and by providing extensive risk insights.
Acts as an expert and mentor within the Network on matters relating to Risk Engineering assessments and to the coordination of service programs.
Explores new service area opportunities, develops new lines of business or customer services and identifies areas for cross selling.
Demonstrates a profound understanding of the RE network, functions, procedures and responsibilities Business Travel, as required.
Maintain a Valid Driver’s License, as required.
What you bring to the table:
Job Qualification:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area related to Power Generation.
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 8 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area related to Power Generation.
OR
Zurich Certified Apprentice, including an Associate’s degree and 6 or more years of experience in the Risk Engineering area related to Power Generation.
AND
Experience working in a team environment.
Preferred:
Advanced Microsoft Office skills Advanced knowledge of exposure controls Advanced knowledge within industry segment Certification in area of specialty, Risk Engineering experience specific to Middle Market.
What we bring to the table:
A comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs
A competitive total compensation package
A chance to work in the exciting world of insurance, with multiple career paths and the opportunity to grow – we encourage internal mobility and take pride in assisting you to reach your career goals and aspirations
We also offer you the opportunity to work with:
A people first organization, with a focus on diversity and inclusion – we encourage you to bring your real self to work
An organization that values your input, and strives to put our employees in a position to make an impact
A collaborative culture where thought diversity is valued
A global organization with a rich, long-standing history
Verbal and written proficiency in the English language is required in order to facilitate communication with internal and external key stakeholders located outside of Quebec.
Our Culture:
At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.
We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.
Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.
About Us
Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 500 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at www.zurichcanada.com.
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