More information about this job:Overview:FM Global is one of the worlds largest risk management and industrial property insurance organizations.
With 76 office locations in over 60 countries worldwide, FM Global provides specialized property protection to over one third of the FORTUNE 1000 companies as well as leading international corporations.A new Consultant Engineer at FM Global will learn to engineer risk management solutions from experienced mentors and a community-based work culture for the first 12-18 months.
The network of 1,900 loss prevention engineers, with backgrounds in physical engineering and fire protection, provide their clients with the benefit of FM Globals superior financial strength, policy coverage, and research-based consulting.At FM Global you have the power to influence outcomes and make a difference in the future of your clients.
When you join our team at FM Global,you can leverageyour engineering background to help clients neutralize potential disaster such as fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, and many others.What makes FM Global unique is our culture of camaraderie with colleagues and clients, the challenging work and the excitement of being part of a successfulorganization.
Webelieve in a supportive work/life environment and encourage our employees to participate in our total rewards benefitprogram, includinga pension program.As a Los Angeles area based Consultant Engineer, you will have opportunities to travel to the following states:Arizona, southern California, Hawaii, the southern tip of Nevada and New Mexico Responsibilities:If you enjoy variety, put your time-management and organizational skills to use handling field visits, office work, and projects for large commercial occupancies and hazards.
You will work with minimal supervision and must be capable of workingindependently.
Youwill also have the resources to build a rewarding career at FM Global including a structured hands-on training program.Initially, assignments will be of limited scope and complexity giving you the opportunity to learn.
You will gradually begin assessing risks at larger complex commercial properties by visiting client facilities and performing evaluations that accurately quantify foreseeable physical and human element exposures while working with client on-site riskmanagement.Responsibilities will include:Performhands-onsite assessments of the physical property, including roofsConduct evaluations which include, but are not limited to, site water supplies, dust hazards, chemical storage, and rack storage arrangements for client productsEnsure that FM Global Engineering Standards are followed and, as necessary communicate the appropriate recommendations and/or engineering solutions to clientsWorking from a home office and travel to clients’ facilities daily (overnight travel is expected approximately 30% of the time).
Travel to Natural Catastrophe sites will be required as needed.Our Consultant Engineers are offered a wide range of benefits including career long learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, company car, 401 (k), pension, flexible schedules, ability to work from home, rich health and well-being programs, generous time off allowances, volunteer days and so much more!
Qualifications:Successful Consultant Engineer candidates have the followingqualifications:Minimum of a bachelors degree in engineering (various specialties considered)Efficient time management ability with minimal supervisionSolid technical aptitude including diverse knowledge of engineering principlesYou will be expected to work independently and should be willing to operate from your home office.Authorization to work in the country you are applying to work inCandidates will possess strong verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in MS Office products is requiredCandidates must be analytical, organized and have good problem solving and interpersonal skillsA valid drivers license is required, a company car is providedPhysical Requirements:Able to lift 25 pounds or 11.34 KilogramsAble to climb laddersFM 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