Junior Process Engineer - Hydra Project (H2 DRP Plant)

Posting Date: 9 Oct 2025

City: Roma

Location:

Roma, IT, 128

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Junior Process Engineer - Hydra Project (H2 DRP Plant) to join its office in Rome within the Mechanical and Materials Engineering Division.

Mission

RINA is currently seeking for a motivated and dedicated Junior Process Engineer to join the Hydra Project team, supporting activities on the Direct Reduction Plant (DRP), part of a new green steel production process based on hydrogen (H₂).

The role involves supporting commissioning and daily plant operations, developing and updating standard operating procedures, and contributing to the optimization of the production process, with a strong focus on OPEX-related KPIs and continuous improvement, to contribute to an innovative and sustainable industrial transformation..

Key Accountabilities

Assist during commissioning and ramp-up phases.
Support day-to-day process engineering activities on the DRP plant.
Help define, review, and maintain operating procedures and technical documentation.
Contribute to process optimization initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
Analyze process data and performance indicators to support improvements.
Collaborate with teams including R&D, Operations, HSE, and Maintenance in a multidisciplinary environment. #LI-IG1

Education

Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Qualifications

0–2 years of experience, preferably in industrial or plant engineering (experience with plant contractors is a plus).
Interest in green technologies and hydrogen-based processes.

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.