Downstream Risk Engineer

1 week ago


Muscat, Muscat, Oman Kintec Global Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Downstream Risk Engineer (Process Safety / Operations Engineer)

Location: Oman

Industry: Refining / Chemical / Petrochemical / Hydrogen / Oil and Gas

An experienced Downstream Risk Engineer is required for a role focused on process safety and operational risk assessment within complex industrial sectors. This is a critical position for someone with a strong engineering background and prior experience in risk surveying, ideally within insurance or risk consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct technical risk assessments across industrial facilities to evaluate safety systems, site conditions, and operational controls
  • Support accurate risk pricing by identifying risk characteristics and evaluating existing risk mitigation measures
  • Investigate major incidents or equipment failures to assess liability and recommend preventive measures
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve risk selection, assessment, and pricing efficiency
  • Develop and enhance virtual survey methodologies and related tools for remote risk evaluation
  • Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance survey effectiveness and reduce costs
  • Assist in designing bespoke risk management solutions tailored to client-specific requirements

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
  • 10 to 15 years of experience in the Refinery, Chemical, Petrochemical, Hydrogen, or COMAH-regulated sectors
  • Prior experience as a Risk Engineer or Surveyor in insurance or related industries is essential
  • Additional experience in the Oil and Gas sector is advantageous

Skills and Competencies

  • Solid understanding of process safety, maintenance, and health and safety practices
  • Effective communicator, both written and verbal, capable of presenting complex concepts clearly
  • Strong analytical thinking and strategic planning skills, with financial awareness
  • Proven ability to build relationships and manage client interactions professionally
  • Familiar with relevant regulatory frameworks and industrial compliance standards
  • Detail-oriented with sound problem-solving skills and commercial judgement
  • Able to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outputs

This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation that works with high-profile industrial clients. If you have a passion for safety, operational risk, and technical excellence, we encourage you to apply.

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