Senior Process Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer - Categorie Protette to join its office in Genoa, Rozzano or Milan within the Plant Engineering Division.

Mission

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer, registered as a protected category candidate under Italian Law 68/99., who will lead and oversee process engineering activities within our energy projects. The Senior Process Engineer will play a key role in process design, optimization, and project execution, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our energy assets.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and execute process engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept studies to FEED, detailed engineering, commissioning, and operational support.
• Develop and review key process engineering deliverables, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Heat & Material Balances, Process Datasheets, Cause & Effect Diagrams, Process Descriptions, and Operating Philosophies.
• Perform and supervise process simulations, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, flare and relief system studies, and other process design analyses using industry-standard software tools.
• Ensure all process engineering deliverables comply with project requirements, applicable codes and standards, company procedures, and client specifications.

Provide Technical Leadership and Expertise

• Act as the technical focal point for process engineering within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior and intermediate process engineers.
• Review, validate, and approve engineering calculations, design documents, and technical reports.
• Support proposal preparation, scope definition, man-hour estimation, and technical bid evaluations.

Deliver Excellence in Energy Transition and Industrial Projects

• Lead process engineering activities for projects related to Oil & Gas, LNG, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS), Power Generation, and other energy transition initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions that enhance project value and operational performance.
• Evaluate alternative technologies and process configurations to optimize safety, operability, efficiency, and lifecycle costs.

Process Optimization and Operational Support

• Conduct process assessments, debottlenecking studies, troubleshooting activities, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support plant start-up, commissioning, performance testing, and operational troubleshooting.
• Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, energy consumption, reliability, and environmental performance.

Ensure Process Safety and Regulatory Compliance

• Integrate process safety principles into all engineering activities.
• Participate in or lead HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, and other risk assessment studies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards, industry best practices, environmental regulations, and client requirements.
• Support the development of safe and operable plant designs through the application of recognized engineering practices.

Collaborate with Stakeholders and Drive Project Delivery

• Work effectively within multidisciplinary and international project teams.
• Interface with clients, vendors, licensors, and external stakeholders on technical matters.
• Provide clear and effective communication of engineering solutions, project risks, and recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and the development of engineering best practices across the organization.

Education

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Qualifications

• Mandatory requirement: Registered as a protected category candidate under Italian Law 68/99 (collocamento mirato)
• +8 years of experience in process engineering within the energy industry.
• Proven track record of leading process design and optimization projects from conception to completion.
• Strong technical expertise in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS) and engineering tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or relevant certifications preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Good Italian communication skills and fluent in English languages

Competencies

• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic pe