RINA is currently recruiting for a
Railway Safety Engineer
to join its office in Mumbai within the
Electronics and System Engineering
Division.
Mission
The Railway Safety Engineer is responsible for ensuring that railway systems, infrastructure, rolling stock, and operations comply with all applicable safety standards and regulations. The role involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating safety risks throughout the lifecycle of rail projects in line with industry standards such as
EN 50126
,
EN 50129
,
EN 50128
, and national railway safety regulations.
Key Accountabilities
- Develop and implement railway safety strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct safety assessments including Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA).
- Lead the preparation and review of Safety Cases and Safety Justification Reports in accordance with EN 50129 and other relevant standards.
- Support risk management processes by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and recommending mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with design, systems, RAM, and operations teams to integrate safety requirements into the design and operational phases.
- Perform safety audits, inspections, and compliance checks on railway systems, infrastructure, and processes.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies, certification authorities, and clients to ensure project safety deliverables meet statutory requirements.
- Monitor and analyze safety performance data, incident reports, and lessons learned to improve safety practices.
- Support safety training and awareness programs for project teams and operational staff.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging safety technologies.
Education
Master’s Degree in Electronic/TLC Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in railway safety engineering or a related safety discipline.
- Strong knowledge of railway safety standards including EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, and other national/international railway safety regulations.
- Experience preparing or reviewing Safety Cases and risk assessments.
- Familiarity with safety management systems (SMS) and risk management processes.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Experience with railway signaling, rolling stock, or infrastructure projects.
- Plus: Knowledge of related standards such as ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety) and IEC 61508 (Functional Safety).
- Familiarity with tools for safety and risk analysis (e.g., fault tree analysis software, risk registers).
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
- 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.
