Posting Date: 17 Oct 2024
City: Roma
Location: Roma, IT, 144
Rozzano, IT, 20089
Genova, IT, 16129
Contract Type: Permanent
Division: ESG & Sustainability
Level of experience: Intermediate
RINA is currently recruiting for a Junior Environmental Consultant to join its office in Genova, Milano or Roma, Italy within the ESG & Sustainability Division.
Mission The successful candidate will be part of the Project Financing Environmental & Social Compliance Team, within ESG and Sustainability Unit of RINA Consulting, in Genoa, Milan or Rome and will collaborate with other RINA teams globally.
She/he will be focused on developing tasks relevant to the assessment and mitigation of environmental risks associated with energy, infrastructure and industry projects, conducting comprehensive environmental impact assessment studies, E&S due diligences, and audits, with a strong emphasis on supporting project financing activities.
Job Responsibilities Develop environmental impact assessments for energy projects, overseeing assessments of biophysical components. Identify and evaluate potential environmental risks, and develop innovative mitigation measures to minimize adverse impacts. Conduct E&S due diligence to evaluate environmental and social risks associated with energy projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. Conduct thorough audits to assess environmental compliance, social standards, and financial requirements. Develop advanced and tailored mitigation strategies to address complex environmental and social risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Prepare detailed and insightful environmental reports for stakeholders, including investors, financiers, and regulatory authorities. Effectively communicate findings, risks, and mitigation strategies to support project financing activities and decision-making. Support proposal preparation and client liaison activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives and environmental requirements. Travel internationally to conduct site visits and assess environmental and health & safety aspects of energy projects. Review environmental documentation, compliance measures, and project implementation on-site, providing expert recommendations. Requirements 0-3 years of experience in similar roles Experience in environmental impact assessment methodologies, ESDD compliance, External Monitoring and Environmental and Social Management Systems with project financing environmental and social standards. Understanding and application of IFC Performance Standards as well as ADB/EBRD/Equator Principles or other international Lenders' Environmental, social, health and safety standards, in the context of infrastructure and/or energy sectors. Ability to perform air quality modelling and/or noise quality modelling; ability to use Windpro to undertake shadow flicker, noise and visual impact assessments is an asset. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English; working knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset. Flexibility to travel worldwide on short assignments. Competencies MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraints. ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way. MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and others' emotions and express and regulate one's reactions. 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. THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future. PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances. BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization. Education MSc or MA degree in Environmental/Chemical Engineering or Environmental Sciences, background and focus on environmental impact assessment from industrial activities.
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 with the Italian Law n. 68/99.
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