What is a risk prevention engineer and how to become one

Key steps to become a risk prevention engineer

1. Explore risk prevention engineer education requirements

   Most common risk prevention engineer degrees

   Bachelor's

   67.7 %

   Master's

   15.1 %

   Associate

   8.6 %

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2. Start to develop specific risk prevention engineer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Fire Protection	48.39%
   Loss Prevention	29.33%
   Network Security	11.54%
   ISO	6.22%
   HSE	1.59%

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3. Complete relevant risk prevention engineer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New risk prevention engineers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a risk prevention engineer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real risk prevention engineer resumes.

4. Research risk prevention engineer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage physical plant operation of HVAC, boiler, and building systems, including operational problem-solving and preventative maintenance scheduling.
   • Conduct PHAs, PSSR and maintain HSE risk register for a subsea tieback.
   • Perform material updates and work with NRC training department to ensure that material meets standards and their needs.
   • Provide HSE recommendations for wellhead remedial and intervention operations, setting social exclusion zones for well intervention work and blowouts.

5. Apply for risk prevention engineer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a risk prevention engineer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams