Loss Prevention Consultant Engineer I

Employer
FM Global
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Job Category
Engineering

FM Global is a mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its client-owners. These owners share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable and work with FM Global to better understand the key property hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.

FM Global is ranked #447 among the Fortune 500 companies and insures many of the world’s largest organizations, including 1 of every 3 Fortune 500 companies. FM Global employs more than 5,600 employees, including 1,935 loss prevention engineers, in more than 50 offices worldwide. FM Global offers its employees a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, pension, flexible schedules, rich health and well-being programs, generous time-off allowances, volunteer days and so much more!

Responsibilities:

The Loss Prevention Consultant assists policyholders in physically protecting their large industrial and commercial properties against fire, explosion, earthquake, collapse, windstorm, mechanical and electrical breakdown, and many other hazards. He or she works with clients to develop sound loss prevention solutions to manage any exposures and, once the solution is agreed, helps manage the project through to completion. To stay abreast of new developments, the Loss Prevention Consultant is provided with frequent technical training that involves independent and classroom study. Candidates can expect constant challenge, professional growth, and personal responsibility.

 

  • Conduct on site loss prevention evaluations that identify all reasonably foreseeable physical and human element exposures.
  • Accurately quantify exposures at client locations to assure that the Account Team places an appropriate level of attention on the exposure.
  • Obtain local client understanding and agreement on the hazards/exposures discovered and their potential business impact.
  • Assist with effectively managing change at client locations.
  • Achieve practical, effective on-site risk improvement at client locations.
  • Develop ability to illustrate the value-added differential of FM Global engineering capabilities.
  • Accurately communicate the risk and associated data.

Qualifications:

The candidate can use current technology including software products to analyze and document engineering recommendations and services. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are a must. The individual should be able to work independently from a home office and should expect to travel frequently for periods up to one week. The candidate must live within the greater Vancouver area, have a valid driver’s license and be allowed to travel to the United States.

Education

Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical, and be EIT eligible.

Experience

Candidate should have 0 to 2 years of experience in engineering, preferably within the Pulp & Paper industries or high challenge industries. Experience in consulting engineering, fire protection or insurance would be an asset.

 

We offer our employees a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, pension, flexible schedules, rich health and well-being programs, generous time off allowances, volunteer days and so much more!

FM Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. 

 

Please note that all FM Global visitors, including external candidates interviewing for open positions will be required to be vaccinated and should be prepared to provide proof of vaccination.