Railway Class B

RINA is currently recruiting for a Railway Class B & Metro Systems Safety Assessment Senior Assessor to join its office in Rome, Italy within the Transport & Infrastructure Certification Division. Mission The Railway Signalling Senior Safety Assessor plays a role focusing on delivering comprehensive safety assessment activities in the Metro and railway signalling domain. This role involves meticulous execution of assessments and reporting to ensure compliance with stringent safety standards, contributing to the reliability and safety of railway projects both in Italy and internationally. As a valued member of the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) teams, the successful candidate will engage with embedded trackside and onboard signalling systems, ensuring robust evaluation under CENELEC standards EN50126, EN50128, and EN50129. This mission supports RINA's commitment to safety excellence and continuous improvement within the Transport & Infrastructure Certification division. LI-DC2 Key Accountabilities Assessment Activities Perform assessment activities related to projects in the Railway domain, ensuring thorough evaluation and compliance with industry standards. Client Interaction Act as the main point of contact for clients, leading meetings with clients and the assessment team to understand project requirements and expectations. Delivery Assurance Ensure the timely and successful delivery of assessment and verification plans, actively supporting projects to achieve satisfactory results. Knowledge Sharing Mentor and share knowledge with Assessors, contributing to their professional development and growth. Compliance and Standards Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards. Client Feedback Analysis Make recommendations based on external client feedback to assist in the continuous improvement of service delivery. Project Management Undertake project management activities, where applicable, including monitoring the progress of projects and ensuring their successful completion. Design Verification Design verification according to reference standards, conducting structural checks, and ensuring completeness checks on the quality system documentation. Education Master's Degree in Electronic / TLC Engineering or Computer Science Qualifications At least 2-5 years of experience in conducting assessments, validation activities, and audits within the railway environment. Strong background in railway systems design, operation, and maintenance, with a focus on compliance and regulatory standards. Proven track record of preparing and executing detailed assessment reports in alignment with industry standards and organizational requirements. Experience with safety management systems (SMS) and quality assurance practices within the railway sector is preferred. In-depth knowledge of railway regulations, standards, and certification processes (in particular CENELEC Safety standard EN50126, EN50128 and EN50129). Strong understanding of safety and quality control procedures related to railway systems and operations. Ability to evaluate and assess technical systems, infrastructure, and operational processes within the railway industry. Proficiency in report writing and presenting complex technical information in a clear and structured manner. Knowledge of risk management, compliance assessment, and performance evaluation in the context of railway operations. 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 RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. At RINA, we endeavour 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. J-18808-Ljbffr