Starr Technical Risks (Starr Tech) is a managing general insurance agency specializing in the Energy industry. Starr Tech is a division within Starr Companies, a global insurance and investment organization providing property and casualty insurance solutions to business and industry. Starr is one of the fastest-growing insurance companies in the world. Our talented and experienced associates manage risk and ultimately support the profitable growth of organizations in a dynamic, competitive and ever-changing marketplace.
The key function of the loss control consultant role is conducting property loss control surveys of various types of high hazard industries including Oil & Petrochemical , Chemical, Power Generation, Pulp and Paper, Steel/Molten Metal, Electronics, and Process Industries. This entails:
- Evaluating sprinkler systems, building construction, and fire alarm plan reviews and providing guidance to clients.
- Engineering account reviews for underwriters, account/broker meetings, and presentations.
- Maintaining schedules and writing survey reports.
- Providing guidance to underwriting staff regarding risk quality/insurability.
- Maintaining up-to-date inspection record data base (ELCS).
- Job functions break out is approximately: On-site surveys and risk evaluation of existing and prospective Starr Tech clients (70%), Client Meetings (10%), Account Management (10%), and general Consulting (10%).
- Travel is primarily regional with approx. 25% overnight expected.
- This is a remote position, but must be within a reasonable distance to the office should this be necessary.
- A company car is provided.
Skills / Experience Required
- College graduate with Bachelors of Science in recognized engineering discipline with preference given to chemical, mechanical, or fire protection.
- Preferred minimum 10 years' experience as an engineer with an Oil/Petrochemical, Midstream or Chemical company or 5 years' experience performing Property Loss Control field inspections for an insurance, consulting, or brokerage company (or similar) handling similar types risks.
- Technical Knowledge of 29 CFR 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals is required. Field assessments will include evaluating all elements of PSM to determine a level of acceptability for insurance purposes. Subject matter will include Mechanical Integrity, Inspections of Rotating and Fixed Equipment, Breakdown & Preventative Maintenance, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA), Safety Instrumented Function (SIF)/Safety Instrumented Level (SIL)/Safety Instrumented System(SIS), Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR), Management of Change (MOC), etc.
- Understanding of sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and property loss control issues preferred.
- Technical knowledge of loss prevention codes (NFPA, FM, API, ASME, etc.) standards and industry practices preferred.
- Ability to work independently as well as in concert with underwriters and managers to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Good communication, writing, organization, customer relation, public speaking and time management skills.
- Good familiarity with basic computer operations with knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
