Green Fuels Consultant

Posting Date: 11 May 2026

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16129 Rozzano, IT, 20089

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Sustainability and Business Innovation

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Green Fuels Consultant to join its office in Genoa within the Sustainability and Business Innovation Division.

Mission

At RINA Consulting S.p.A., in the role of Green Fuels Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting multidisciplinary teams involved in consultancy activities for certification projects (EU RED and similar schemes) related to innovative biofuels and renewable fuels (e.g. RFNBOs, hydrogen, SAF, HVO).

Key Accountabilities

Support the preparation and review of the technical documentation required for the certification processes of innovative fuel production, ensuring compliance with certification schemes such as ISCC EU and CertifHy.
Perform and verify detailed mass balance calculations for feedstocks, intermediates, and final products, in accordance with traceability and mass balance protocols across the entire production chain.
Support the calculation and assessment of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the production life cycle (well-to-gate and well-to-wheel), validating energy and environmental data.
Analyse renewable electricity sourcing methods (PPAs, guarantees of origin, self-consumption) in compliance with the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III).
Monitor regulatory and legislative developments in the field of hydrogen, RFNBOs, and renewable fuels at both European and Italian levels.
Contribute to the continuous development of technical and economic expertise in the alternative fuels sector by participating in training programmes, specialised workshops, and update initiatives on SAF, CCU, and emerging technologies.

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Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Energy Engineering

Qualifications

Good command of spoken and written English.
Knowledge of industrial processes and mass and energy balance principles.
Understanding of GHG emissions calculation methodologies and environmental performance indicators.Familiarity with renewable energy, PPAs, and electricity certification schemes.
Interest in the European regulatory framework for energy and climate (RED II / RED III, RFNBO delegated acts).
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar tools.Academic or practical experience in electrolysis, fuel synthesis technologies, and CCU concepts will be considered a plus.

Soft Skills

Strong analytical skills, proactivity, problem-solving attitude, and a strong team-working mindset.

Competencies

WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

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.