Senior Risk Engineer

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Company
HDI Global SE

Place of work
Sydney

Type of employment
Full-time

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Senior Risk Engineer
HDI Global SE is Germany’s leading industrial insurer and a trusted
partner to corporate and industrial clients around the world. Since 1995,
HDI Global has supported German and European companies across
Australia and New Zealand, and today our Australian business proudly
serves local and multinational clients from our headquarters in Sydney
and branch offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.

As a specialist industrial lines insurer, HDI Global provides tailored
insurance solutions for SMEs, industrial organisations and corporate
customers. With operations in more than 175 countries through our
international network of branch offices, subsidiaries, peer companies and
network partners, we deliver local expertise with global reach — helping
clients protect complex risks wherever they operate.

The Role
Loss prevention engineering and consultancy services.
Evaluating and reporting on construction site and property hazards.
Identifying and quantifying exposures at industrial properties.
Assessing the adequacy and operational functionality of protection systems.

The Opportunity
HDI Global is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Risk Engineer to join our market-leading
risk engineering practice, HDI Risk Consulting (HRC). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role
in the Power Generation sector, working with high-profile clients and major assets across Australia
and New Zealand.

In this role, you will provide specialist risk consulting services to landmark projects and clients across
a diverse portfolio of power generation assets, including renewables, conventional power plants,
and power transmission and distribution infrastructure. You will also support heavy industrial,
manufacturing, warehousing and commercial property clients, applying your technical expertise to
help identify, assess and reduce complex risks. The role includes approximately 50 days of travel per
year, predominantly across Australia and New Zealand.

Gain exposure to a broad range of operational sites, including power generation assets,
infrastructure, heavy industry, large warehousing and manufacturing facilities across Australia
and New Zealand.
Develop your capability through technical training and hands-on involvement in HRC
assessment areas, including:

Fire / explosion risks.
Geotechnical risks.
Machinery breakdown risks.
Natural Catastrophe risks.
Business interruption risks.

Work closely with a highly experienced, multi-disciplinary team of engineers who will provide
technical guidance, collaboration and ongoing development support.

Reviewing and evaluating clients’ in-house loss prevention programs.
Consulting with senior client stakeholders to identify and reduce fire and property-related risks.
Preparing clear risk report tabulations for underwriters prior to insurance renewal.
Conducting desktop reviews of insurance submissions and risk reports to support underwriting
decisions.
Delivering loss prevention seminars to build client awareness and capability.
Managing risk engineering fees, costs and payments.

Your benefits:

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Mobile working

Family support

Company pension scheme

Company health management

Global Exposure: With operations in over 175 countries, HDI provides a truly global experience, offering
local policies for seamless coverage worldwide.
Industry Leadership: As part of the Talanx Group, HDI manages the Industrial Lines Division and is
recognised for financial strength with an A+ Outlook Stable rating from Standard & Poor's.
Dynamic Growth: Our commitment to Australasia is evident through expanding our customised
insurance and risk management solutions to corporate clients in the Pacific Region.

Are you ready for the chance to really make a difference?

Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline (Electrical preferred).
Minimum five years’ experience in an engineering consulting environment, with at least 10 years’
overall experience within, or related to, the power generation industry.
Power generation risk engineering experience is highly regarded.
Excellent organisational and project management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven experience in technical report writing and delivering technical presentations, with the
ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
A highly motivated, proactive approach and a genuine appetite for new challenges.
The ability to build and maintain successful client relationships.
Australian Citizenship or Permanent residency required.

Skills & Experience

HDI offers a values-based, dynamic working environment, a flexible approach to work, and a
learning framework designed to support your continued professional development.

This is an outstanding opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in a specialist insurance
environment, partner with leading clients, and grow your career within a respected global
organisation. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and believe diversity and
inclusion are critical to our future.

If you are ready to take the next step in your risk engineering career, we would love to hear from
you. Please click the button to join the HDI team.