Are you our new Risk Engineer?

Risk Engineer  Bold covers for brave thinkers - that’s how NIORD is enabling the Offshore Renewables industry of today and tomorrow.  

We combine innovative, tailor-made insurance solutions with the highest standards in service, founded upon exceptional insight and proven experience. In this way, NIORD is ‘Enabling endless energy’.  

Such ambition requires a talented team that combines expertise, experience and enthusiasm.  

Now, we have an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team in Bergen, Norway, as a Risk Engineer, acting as NIORD’s primary technical representative. 

Who we’re after  

The Risk Engineer will not only help develop technical expertise and knowledge about Offshore Renewables at NIORD, they will also foster solid relations with technical representatives of clients, brokers, the supply chain, and industry service providers.  

Ideally, you possess both high-voltage transmission expertise and a solid understanding of how transmission assets perform throughout their lifecycle. Our preferred applicant is  someone who understands the workings of offshore-energy-producing components, particularly Offshore Wind Turbines. 

Other preferred areas of expertise and understanding include: 

• Subsea cables, including export and inter-array systems; 

• Challenges of deepwater installation and dynamic offshore conditions. 

• Knowledge of industry standards and safety frameworks, such as via DNV, IEC, CIGRÉ, etc.; 

• A strong understanding of failure mechanisms and reliability drives such as cable fatigue, installation damage, manufacturing defects, seabed movement, etc.; 

• An awareness of how design decisions, installation, monitoring, and repair planning can reduce risk. 

Skills and personal attributes Strong communication and people skills are important, as the Risk Engineer will converse with various stakeholders, often as NIORD’s representative during meetings for ongoing projects  

Fluency in English (oral and written) is a must. Norwegian or another Scandinavian language will be considered an advantage, while German, Spanish and French are also desirable.  

For this role, you need to have a service-minded approach, be good at prioritizing tasks and - if needed - be fully committed to undergoing a steep learning curve in offshore renewables engineering fundamentals.  

Tasks and duties The Risk Engineer will establish and maintain good relations with technical representatives of clients, brokers, the supply chain, and industry service providers. They will also be actively engaged in developing technical expertise and knowledge about Offshore Renewables at NIORD. 

The position will be split between NIORD’s Underwriting (assessing and accepting risk) and Claims teams, with an approximately 50/50 workload from each side.  

Underwriting tasks and duties 

• Assisting with the technical risk assessment of inquiries during the underwriting process – including meeting with clients and brokers, assessing technical information, highlighting and raising concerns relevant to the project and evaluation of the client’s replies and, as such, the overall risks involved; 

• Identifying which risks are most relevant; 

• Developing a strong understanding of the intersection between real-world technical aspects of a project, merged with the coverage and premium available for taking on such risk; 

• Providing technical advisory services for clients and prospective clients on projects in their early phases; 

• Following up on “Construction All Risk” projects during the construction period, including management of meetings and discussions with the client’s project team.  

Claims tasks and duties 

• Conducting and/or managing surveys and inspections, producing survey reports, including survey evaluations; 

• Supporting the claims handlers and improving their ability to understand technical issues;  

• Acting as a ‘sparring partner’ to the claims handlers though active engagement in the claims process;  

• Providing technical inputs into claims data and experience review to extract insights, identify trends, and capture lessons learned to support continuous improvement in risk understanding; 

• Assisting  in contingency response situations as part of our Emergency Response Team. 

  ‘Enabling endless energy’  

NIORD’s Mission is to provide tailored insurance solutions that enable the development of the Offshore Renewables industry, securing the production of safe and sustainable energy.  

NIORD has built upon its unique marine-and-offshore-energy-insurance heritage - rooted in parent company Norwegian Hull Club - to establish itself as one of the preferred global Offshore Renewables insurance providers. NIORD, which is headquartered in Bergen, focuses on floating and bottom-fixed wind, wave, tidal and solar technology.  

By joining the team at NIORD, you’ll help us in ‘Enabling endless energy’ – both for our clients and your colleagues. You will enjoy being a part of a diverse, inclusive organisation in an international environment. As well as competitive compensation packages, NIORD also offers exciting opportunities for professional and personal development.    

Interested?   

Register your interest by uploading your CV and diplomas. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. All applications are treated confidentially.