Major Accident Hazards & Fire Prevention Engineer

RINA is currently recruiting for a Major Accident Hazards & Fire Prevention Engineer to join its office in Livorno, Genoa or Rozzano (Italy) within the Plant Engineering Division.

Mission

This role of Major Accident Hazards & Fire Prevention Engineer plays a critical part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Major Risks plants, ultimately contributing to the protection of personnel, the environment, and assets.

Key Accountabilities

Assessing Major Risk Activities

• Conducting comprehensive risk assessments for new plants or plant renewals in accordance with Seveso law regulations.
• Identifying potential major hazards and assessing their impact on plant operations and surrounding environment.
• Providing consultancy on preventive or mitigation actions to reduce identified risks.
• Compiling safety reports and ensuring adherence to Seveso law requirements.
• Chair and manage HAZOP and SIL assessment workshops.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Engineering General

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in risk assessment, fire prevention, and safety management
• Professional certification or equivalent experience in the field (e.g., CFPA Europe Diploma in Fire Prevention, NEBOSH Certificate)
• Solid knowledge of Seveso regulations and experience with major hazard installations
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and define effective mitigation strategies
• Experience in fire-fighting system design and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards
• Understanding of occupational health and safety regulations and related procedures
• Fluency in Italian and a good command of English (both spoken and written)

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 constraints
• 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.