Fire Testing Laboratory Technician

Posting Date: 12 Sept 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16128

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Mediterranean & Africa Certification

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Fire Testing Laboratory Technician to join its office in Genoa, Italy within the Mediterranean & Africa Certification Division.

Mission

As a Fire Test Laboratory Technician will play a crucial role in planning and executing tests in accordance with international standards, methods, and client specifications. This position involves ensuring adherence to safety protocols, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the overall efficiency of our fire testing laboratory. #LI-MC1

Key Accountabilities

1. Test Planning and Execution:
- Develop test plans based on international standards, methods, and client requirements.
- Perform reaction and resistance to fire tests on materials and products.
2. Compliance:
- Ensure all tests are conducted in strict adherence to international standards and methods.
- Stay updated on industry-specific testing requirements and adjust protocols accordingly.
- Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards in the laboratory.
3. Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of test procedures, results, and any anomalies observed during testing.
- Prepare comprehensive test reports for internal and external stakeholders.
4. Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
- Operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment used for fire testing.
- Identify and report any issues with equipment functionality.
5. Quality Assurance:
- Implement quality control measures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
- Assist in the development and implementation of quality control measures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
6. Collaboration:
- Collaborate with team members, researchers, and clients to understand testing requirements.
- Provide technical support and expertise during collaborative projects.

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Qualifications

Proven experience as a laboratory technician with a focus on fire testing.
In-depth knowledge of international standards and testing methodologies related to fire safety.
Proficiency in planning and executing reaction and resistance to fire tests.
Strong analytical skills with an emphasis on chemical or diagnostic testing.
Knowledge on ISO IEC 17025 and and ISO 9001 scheme is preferred.

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.