Railway Signalling Junior Assessor

Posting Date: 13 May 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 Junior 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

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. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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