col-wideJob Description:
RINA is currently recruiting for aFlag State Compliance Engineerto join its office in Genoa, Italywithin the Marine Compliance, Classification & Statutory Certification Division.
Mission
The Engineer in Classification and Certification plays a critical role in the development, maintenance, and compliance of internal rules and manuals governing the classification and certification processes for maritime and offshore assets. The role involves collaboration with subject matter experts, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing technical issues, supporting marine operations, and driving continuous improvement. #LI-MB4
Key Accountabilities
1. Rules Maintenance and Revision:
- Collaborate with subject matter experts in Excellence Centres to develop and update internal rules, manuals, and technical publications.
- Ensure that rules align with international standards and regulations, incorporating industry advancements and best practices.
- Regularly review and enhance existing rules, staying updated with international regulations and industry standards.
- Engage with technical committees and subject matter experts to gather insights for rule development.
2. Regulatory Compliance:
- Ensure internal procedure, instruction and forms comply with international maritime regulations, classification standards, and industry guidelines.
- Monitor changes in regulations and standards, implementing necessary updates to organizational documents.
3. Flag State Authorities Collaboration:
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with flag state authorities.
- Participate in negotiations with flag state authorities to facilitate smooth certification processes.
4. Technical Issue Management:
- Manage complex procedural and technical issues related to classification and certification.
- Provide expertise and guidance to resolve challenges during the certification process.
5. Support for Marine Operations OUs:
- Assist Marine Operations Organizational Units (OUs) in their interactions with flag states.
- Address technical queries and challenges faced by OUs during the certification process.
6. Continuous Improvement:
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in classification and certification processes.
- Implement enhancements to standards and guidelines to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
Education
Master's Degree in Naval Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Other Requirements
Fluent in Italian & English Languages
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
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future
With over 5,600 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a multinational player which provides certification, marine classification, product testing, site supervision and vendor inspection, training and engineering consultancy services across a wide range of sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion. The aim is to guarantee a project's technical, environmental and safety - and sometimes also economic and financial - sustainability.
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.
