Consultant Engineer I

FM Global is looking for an engineer to work as a Field Consultant Engineer based in Buenos Aires – Argentina, with availability and flexibility to travel. This is an opportunity for an engineer who wants to work as a field engineer, putting to use engineering knowledge gained in high level universities and the loss prevention and control expertise gained through FM Global´s world class loss prevention training program.

The engineer will be out in the field dealing with different people and challenging situations. As field engineer you may find yourself analyzing the adequacy of safety systems of critical machinery, evaluating fire protection at a variety of industrial facilities, or assessing the explosion hazards at a chemical plant. The engineer will effectively consult with clients to help mitigate property losses and ensuing business interruption.

Most of the time the field engineer will work out of their own home office in Buenos Aires, traveling to client facilities of some of the world’s best-known companies. Travel will be intensive, estimated in 120 nights during the first year and around 100 nights each year following. Service will mostly concentrate in the territories of Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and Peru, and training will include activities in Brazil, Mexico and the USA.

We are looking for an engineer with at least 3 years of experience in the manufacturing, mining or engineering sectors, with the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical (Chemical Background)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering field
• Advanced oral and written English language level – Proficiency test is applied.
• Skilled in the use current technology to communicate, analyze and document engineering services
• Self-directed planning and organizing skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Continuous interest and motivation to learning
• Results-driven attitude
• Willingness for overnight travel of up to 120 nights per year