Rolling Stock Certification Senior Assessor

Posting Date: 8 Oct 2025

City: Firenze

Location:

Firenze, IT, 50144

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Transport & Infrastructure Certification

Level of experience: Senior

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

Mission

This position is dedicated to conducting comprehensive assessment activities within the railway sector, specialising in Rolling Stock including Conventional trains, High-Speed units, and Innovative traction systems across both mainline and light rail vehicles. The role involves executing detailed evaluations and generating thorough reports to ensure compliance and safety standards are consistently met in this critical transportation domain.

Key Accountabilities

Act as the main point of contact for our clients, lead meetings with clients and our assessment team; #LI-MC1
Lead assessment project and involved assessment team, both in national and foreign project;
Perform assessment activities related to the projects in the Railway Rolling Stock domain;
Ensure the deliveries foreseen by our assessment and verification plans;
Work with efficient dialogue and support the project actively in reaching the satisfactory results in time;
Conduct activities in line with internal procedure, accreditation schemes, legislation and industry standards.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

A minimum of 3/5 years of demonstrated experience in conducting assessments, validations, and audits within the railway industry, with a strong emphasis on rolling stock.
Comprehensive knowledge of railway system design, operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance, including familiarity with safety management systems and quality assurance frameworks applicable to the railway sector.
Proven experience in preparing detailed, accurate assessment reports aligned with organizational requirements and international industry standards such as UIC, ERA, and EN standards.
Solid understanding of railway certification processes, risk management, and performance evaluation methodologies.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to critically evaluate technical systems, infrastructure, and operational procedures within the railway environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, enabling clear presentation of complex technical information to diverse audiences.
A commitment to continuous professional development and the capacity to stay abreast of evolving industry standards, legislative changes, and emerging safety practices.

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 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.