Consultant Engineer-Chemical, Western Michigan (Grand Rapids area)
Company: FM Global
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: September 25, 2024
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Job Description:
FM is a market leading property insurer of the world's largest
businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size
companies with engineering-based risk management and property
insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their
business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art
loss-prevention engineering and research, risk management advising,
risk transfer capabilities, and superior financial strength. To do
so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees,
working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging
roles.With the company's nearly two centuries of knowledge and
experience behind you, you will work hands on with some of the
world's most influential organizations, helping them understand
risk and protect their assets. At FM you have the power to
influence outcomes and make a difference in the future of your
clients. You will develop strong client relationships to advise on
risks associated with client businesses as well as develop and
implement risk improvement strategies.When you join our team at FM,
you will use your engineering background to learn how to assess a
broad range of industrial facility hazards such as fire hazards,
explosion hazards, flood hazard zones, structural collapse
potential, mechanical and electrical failures, and more.
-Initially, assignments will be of limited scope and complexity
giving you the opportunity to learn FM's loss prevention expertise
with the support of experienced mentors and a structured
engineering training program. -You will gradually begin assessing
risks at larger complex industrial sites. - Learning and developing
continues throughout your career, with promotion and growth
opportunities, in a variety of technical career paths.FM is
currently seeking a Consultant Engineer II with technical industry
experience, preferably within the chemical industry. The ideal
candidate would possess basic understanding of topics relating to
design, operation, maintenance, process safety, and protection for
complex process equipment such as reactors, distillation columns,
dryers, RTOs, and dust collection systems at large complex chemical
plants. - Having work experience with process hazard analysis
(PHA), the framework for Process Safety Management (PSM),
Management of Change (MOC), manual and automatic process safety
interlocks, and automatic fire protection systems is a plus.
-Approximately 50% of workload would be expected within the
Chemical industry, including petrochemical and ethanol, bulk and
specialty chemicals (acids, ammonia, solvents, additives,
lubricants), and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The remaining
workload would be varied across all other industries. Consultant
Engineers at FM enjoy the challenges and weekly variety in working
with clients across industries such as healthcare, education,
distribution/logistics, a wide range of manufacturing, and more. -
-This position is based in greater Western Michigan/Grand Rapids
area -(working remotely from a home office) and reporting to the FM
Cleveland office. -
Responsibilities of a Consultant Engineer include:Identify property
hazards (such as fire, explosion, and natural catastrophe hazards)
at insured client facilities and deliver practical solutions to
minimize or eliminate the hazard. Communicate key risks and
priorities to support clients in making sound risk management
decisions based on what matters most to their business. Apply
consistent risk assessment and risk mitigation guidance, based on
use of FM Property Loss Prevention Data Sheets and company
operating procedures, with an attention to technical detail. -
Prepare technical engineering reports, with sound engineering-based
judgements, decisions, and technical writing to document
conclusions. -Collaborate with various departments such as
Operations Engineering, Client Services, Account Management and
Underwriting on risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies. -
Develop long-lasting relationships with clients and act as a
trusted advisor and consultant within your field. Work from a home
office, while managing time, meeting report delivery timelines, and
working independently with minimal supervision.Expected overnight
travel once fully trained is 30% (up to 50-70 nights per year).
-Typical travel responsibilities will be concentrated in a 2 to
3-hour radius around your home office; however overnight travel may
include 4 to 5-day visits to client locations in Kentucky, Ohio,
Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and upstate New York
(Buffalo NY region).
Keywords: FM Global, Grand Rapids , Consultant Engineer-Chemical, Western Michigan (Grand Rapids area), Professions , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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