HSE Compliance Engineer

Posting Date: 27 Aug 2026

City: Rozzano

Location: Rozzano, IT, 20089 Genova, IT, 16129

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Plant Engineering

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a HSE Compliance Engineer to join its office in Milan or Genoa within the Plant Engineering Division.

Mission

This role of Risk, Safety & Reliability Engineer plays a critical part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of chemical and petrochemical plants, energy production system and alternative fuel applications, ultimately contributing to the protection of personnel, the environment, and assets.

Key Accountabilities

1. Risk Analysis:

   • Identify potential hazards.
   • Assess the likelihood and consequences of these hazards.
   • Develop risk matrices and prioritize risks based on severity.

2. Risk Evaluation:

   • Evaluate risks associated with the presence of flammable and toxic materials.
   • Conduct pros and cons evaluation to assess the overall risk profile of the plant.
   • Recommend measures to mitigate identified risks, considering regulatory standards and industry best practices.

3. Safety Measures:

   • Define and implement preventive or mitigative measures to limit the identified risks.
   • Develop safety protocols, procedures, and guidelines for plant operation.
   • Conduct training sessions to ensure staff are aware of and adhere to safety protocols.

4. Reliability Evaluation:

   • Utilize RAM methodology to evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of plant systems.
   • Identify areas for improvement to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime.
   • Analyze failure data and develop strategies for proactive maintenance and equipment replacement.

5. Design Optimization:

   • Collaborate with design teams to optimize plant layout and infrastructure.
   • Ensure that safety and reliability considerations are integrated into the design process.
   • Recommend design modifications to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

   • Prepare comprehensive reports documenting risk assessments, reliability evaluations, and design recommendations.
   • Communicate findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
   • Maintain accurate records of all analyses and evaluations conducted.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications

• Experience ( at least 3-5 years) in risk assessment and management within the chemical and petrochemical industry.

• Proficiency in using various risk analysis tools and methodologies.

• Strong understanding of safety regulations and industry standards.

• Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles.

• Familiarity with reliability engineering techniques, including RAM analysis.

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.