Risk Engineer - Process Engineering (m/f/d) (Risk Analyst (Insurance))

HDI GroupRegion HannoverEURESpublished 07/30/2026
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HDI AG

Your Tasks

  • Conducting Risk Engineering inspections in process and heavy industries, particularly in the fields of chemistry, petrochemistry, steel, and cement, from construction and commissioning to ongoing operation
  • Identification, assessment, and transparent presentation of technical risks, as well as derivation of practical recommendations for loss prevention
  • Development and implementation of effective loss prevention measures and support in building sustainable risk management processes at the customer level
  • Assessment of loss potential according to HRC guidelines and support for Underwriters in the technical risk assessment of complex industrial plants
  • Conducting desktop reviews of external risk reports upon request from Underwriters
  • Monitoring technical developments, new technologies, and Emerging Risks in the process and heavy industries
  • Participation in the development and implementation of HRC standards, guidelines, and Risk Engineering tools
  • Development and implementation of training for customers, Underwriters, and the claims department

Your Profile

  • Completed degree in engineering, ideally at Master's or PhD level, preferably in Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable field
  • At least 7 years of professional experience with large-scale plants in the chemistry, petrochemistry, steel, cement, or comparable industries - alternatively relevant experience as a Risk Engineer in the insurance industry with a focus on process or heavy industry
  • Sound knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and technical assessment of process technology plants
  • Good understanding of international safety and industry standards
  • International experience or enjoyment of working with different cultures and specialist departments
  • Curiosity and fundamental interest in digital developments, including Artificial Intelligence and its application possibilities in Risk Engineering
  • Strong customer orientation, consulting competence, and the ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and appropriately to the target audience
  • High self-motivation, very good communication and teamwork skills, as well as an independent and structured way of working
  • Very good English skills, at least C1 level; knowledge of other foreign languages is an advantage

Supplementary Information:

Requirements for the applicant: Advanced knowledge: Industrial insurance, insurance law, risk management, risk controlling, insurance business

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Justina Korte