Internship Decarbonization of Steel Production Consultant

Posting Date: 17 Mar 2025

City: Dalmine

Location:

Dalmine, Italy, 24044 Roma, Italy, 128

Contract Type: Internship

Division: Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Level of experience: Intern

RINA is currently recruiting for a Internship Decarbonization of Steel Production Consultant to join its office in Dalmine within the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division.

Mission

Join our team at RINA Consulting - CSM S.p.A. as an Internship Decarbonization of Steel Production Consultant, where you will have the unique opportunity to delve into the practical application of hydrogen utilization for decarbonization of steel production. You'll be at the forefront of studying the mechanism of iron ore reduction hydrogen based mechanisms, contributing to a more sustainable future. Your role will involve experimental activity of iron ore pellets reduction, characterization of samples and analysis of results. The pellets are provided by main industrial players. Delving into the results of reduction tests you'll be directly involved in the definition of reaction mechanism and on the evaluation of the impacts on industrial reduction process, analyzing the impact on the environment and CO2 emissions.

Key Accountabilities

Deep Dive into Circular Economy: Gain a solid theoretical understanding of circular economy principles and new approaches to reducing CO2 emissions. Your knowledge in this area will be pivotal in modern contexts where sustainability drives industrial policies. Dive into the realm of minimizing resource usage, extending product lifecycle, and waste reduction through innovative strategies such as material generation and adoption of circular economic models. Understand waste streams in industrial chains to identify recovery and recycling opportunities, harnessing hidden potential in waste as a resource.
Materials characterization and Critical Skills in the analysis of results. Analyse the effectiveness of process performances (kinetic of pellets reduction by hydrogen and blends hydrogen/natural gas). Analysis of the impact of GHG minimization among different process conditions and respect standard production route. Identify improvement areas in existing processes, evaluate innovative alternatives, and compare technologies for long-term benefits.
Scientific Research Competence: Master the art of conducting rigorous scientific research to deepen understanding of material recovery processes and propose innovative, sustainable, and economical solutions. Scientific exploration in circular economy and new energy vectors
A complete Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis of proposed solutions serves as a valuable tool for overall evaluation of innovative approaches.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Qualifications

Candidates will need to demonstrate proficiency in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Previous experience in environmental consulting or industrial process analysis would be advantageous.
Proficiency in Italian and English languages is preferred due to the nature of the work.
Familiarity with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies and circular economy principles is a plus.
A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and adaptability to changing project requirements are essential for success in this role.

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 5,800 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.