Geohazard Consultant

Posting Date: 15 Nov 2024

City: Genova

Location: Genova, IT, 16129; Rozzano, IT, 20089; Roma, IT, 144

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Energy Engineering Solutions

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Geohazard Consultant to join its office in Genoa, Milan or Rome (Italy) within the Energy Engineering Solutions Division.

Mission

The Geohazard Consultant focuses on contributing to various aspects of geohazard assessment, geophysical site investigation, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies under the guidance of senior professionals in offshore and nearshore environments.

Key Accountabilities

• Geophysical Site Interpretation:
  • Interpret geophysical data including MBES, SSS, and SBP with moderate supervision.
  • Analyze and validate geophysical data to characterize seabed features and subsurface structures.
  • Utilize advanced software tools for data interpretation.
• Data Integration and Assimilation:
  • Assimilate and integrate geophysical and geological data from various sources.
  • Develop ground models for hazard and risk assessment purposes.
• Geohazard and Risk Assessment:
  • Conduct geohazard assessments to identify potential risks.
  • Perform risk analyses to quantify and prioritize hazards.
  • Develop risk models and scenarios to support decision-making processes.
• Site Investigation:
  • Plan and execute field investigations and surveys to collect geological and geophysical data.
  • Coordinate with survey teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure data accuracy.
• Engineering Design Support:
  • Provide engineering support and recommendations during design and construction phases.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to incorporate geohazard considerations.
• Mitigation Strategies:
  • Develop and implement cost-effective mitigation measures.
  • Design and optimize protective measures to enhance resilience against hazards.
• Technical Reporting:
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting geophysical site interpretations and risk analyses.
  • Present results clearly using maps, illustrations, and data visualization techniques.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices.
• Project Management:
  • Manage smaller geohazard engineering projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • Coordinate project activities, milestones, and deliverables.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Convey technical concepts and recommendations clearly.

Education

Master’s Degree in Geology or Geotechnical Engineering

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in geophysical data interpretation and geohazard assessment.
• Proficiency in advanced software tools used in geophysical data analysis.
• Proficiency in interpreting geophysical data including MBES, SSS, and SBP with moderate supervision.
• Ability to analyze and validate geophysical data to characterize seabed features and subsurface structures.
• Ability in assimilating and integrating geophysical and geological data from various sources.
• Ability to develop ground models for hazard and risk assessment purposes.
• Proficiency in performing risk analyses to quantify and prioritize hazards.
• Experience in developing risk models and scenarios to support decision-making processes.

Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project’s technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.