Job Description

Zurich is seeking a Machinery Breakdown Risk Engineer. This position will be located in Upstate NY with have travel into this region. This is a field role with approximately 25% overnight travel. This is a work from home role and includes a company car.

As a Machinery Breakdown Risk Engineer you are responsible for:

• Providing jurisdictional inspections and machinery breakdown risk assessment services for customers and business partners.
• Provides intermediate machinery breakdown consultative services to customers, including identifying exposures with significant loss potential, investigation of cause/effect of major losses and hazard/machinery breakdown management programs.
• Provides basic level training for customers, service design and coordination, marketing, and loss investigations.

Final candidates will also be subject to a Motor Vehicle record background check, because this position includes a company car.

The role will be filled at the Risk Engineering Representative or Risk Engineering Consultant level. The hiring manager will determine the appropriate level based upon the selected applicant’s experience and skill set relative to the qualifications listed for this position.

Basic Qualifications:

Risk Engineering Representative:

• Bachelors Degree and 2 or more years of experience within Boiler and Machinery in the Risk Engineering and Safety area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 or more years of experience within Boiler and Machinery in the Risk Engineering and Safety area

OR

Risk Engineering Consultant:

• Bachelors Degree and 3 or more years of experience within Boiler and Machinery in the Risk Engineering area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 5 or more years of experience within Boiler and Machinery in the Risk Engineering area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge within the boiler and machinery industry segment
• Relevant experience in the assessment of risk, based on what is required by Machinery Breakdown specific competency standards
• National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Commission Card
• Navy Nuclear School
• Insurance industry experience
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Word)
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Experience working in a team environment

Your pay at Zurich is based on your role, location, skills, and experience. We follow local laws to ensure fair compensation. You may also be eligible for bonuses and merit increases. If your expectations are above the listed range, we still encourage you to apply—your unique background matters to us. The pay range shown is a national average and may vary by location. The combined salary range for this position is $72,500.00 - $135,500.00. The proposed salary range for the Risk Engineering Representative is $72,500.00 - $118,700.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%. The proposed salary range for the Risk Engineering Consultant is $83,400.00 - $135,500.00, with short-term incentive bonus eligibility set at 10%.

We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for employees and their families. [Learn more about Total Rewards here]

Why Zurich?

At Zurich, we value your ideas and experience. We offer growth, inclusion, and a supportive environment—so you can help shape the future of insurance. Zurich North America is a leader in risk management, with over 150 years of expertise and coverage across 25+ industries, including 90% of the Fortune 500®.

Join us for a brighter future—for yourself and our customers.

Zurich in North America does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer disability/vets.

Zurich complies with 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Please note: Zurich does not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Preferred vendors should use our Recruiting Agency Portal.

Location(s): AM - Syracuse, AM - Albany, AM - New York, AM - New York Virtual Office
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No

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