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Railway Signalling Assessor

Posting Date:  18 Jul 2025
City:  Firenze
Location: 

Firenze, IT, 50144

Contract Type:  Permanent
Division:  Transport & Infrastructure Certification
Level of experience:  Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Railway Signalling Assessor to join its office in Florence, Italy within the Transport & Infrastructure Certification Division.

Mission

The role focuses on supporting the assessment and validation activities related to railway projects. #LI-MC1

The candidate will execute specific tasks as a member of teams for the Independent Safety Assessment (ISA), European Certification according to TSI-CCS 2023/1695/EU and Testing of trackside and onboard signaling products and systems for Italian and international projects.

Key Accountabilities

  • Assessment and Validation Support: You will support in performing assessment and validation activities related to railway projects, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
  • Delivery Assurance: Your role involves ensuring the timely and successful delivery of assessment and verification plans under the supervision of an Assessor or Senior Assessor.
  • Project Support: You will assist projects in achieving satisfactory results within set timelines, actively contributing to the accomplishment of project goals.
  • Compliance and Standards: Conduct activities in alignment with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards to uphold the quality and safety of railway systems.
  • Knowledge Transfer: Support in the development of technical knowledge and facilitate effective knowledge transfer among colleagues within the organization.
  • Client Feedback Analysis: Analyze client feedback to make recommendations for continuous improvement in service delivery standards.
  • Project Management Support: Contribute to project management activities by monitoring project progress and providing necessary support as required.
  • Design Verification Assistance: Assist in design verification processes according to reference standards, performing structural and completeness checks on quality system documentation.

Education

Master’s Degree in Electronic/TLC Engineering or Computer Science

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Up to 2 years of experience in assessment, auditing, or inspection, preferably within the railway environment or related industries (consideration given to internships or entry-level roles).
  • Exposure to railway regulations, safety management systems, or quality assurance within the transportation sector is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Basic understanding of railway systems such as signalling, track infrastructure, and rolling stock, including familiarity with their operations.
  • Knowledge of railway safety standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., EN, UIC, ERA) is beneficial.
  • Ability to assist in executing assessments and validation activities on railway projects or systems.
  • Familiarity with technical reports and proficiency in accurately documenting assessment activities and outcomes.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to identify compliance issues or deviations from standards.
  • Fluent English written and spoken.
  • Additionally, a Type B Driving License is required.

Competencies

  • 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
  • PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
  • 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
  • BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
  • MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
  • ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
  • 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 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.

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