Lombardy & Emilia Romagna Certification Lead Auditor - Sustainability and GHG Protocol

Lombardy & Emilia Romagna Certification Lead Auditor - Sustainability and GHG Protocol

Posting Date: 29 Apr 2026

Location: Casalecchio Di Reno, IT, 40033

Contract Type: Permanent

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Lombardy & Emilia Romagna Certification Lead Auditor - Sustainability and GHG Protocol to join its office in Bologna, Italy within the Mediterranean & Africa Certification Division.

Mission

The role focuses on planning, conducting, and managing audits within our certification business related to the different certification schemes.

Key Accountabilities

• Audit Program Management: Prepare, manage, and control the audit program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
• Document Review: Check customer management system documents, including manuals, procedures, instructions, files, and records, to verify compliance and accuracy.
• Audit Planning: Plan audits and coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Audit Participation: Participate in and lead audits, conducting interviews, note-taking, and assessing the implementation of management systems.
• Audit Result Definition: Identify and define audit results (Positive and negative findings as non-conformities, opportunity of improvement).
• Report Generation: Draw up comprehensive audit reports detailing findings and recommendations for certification decisions.
• Follow-Up Management: Manage the follow-up process, including tracking non-conformities and corrective actions, ensuring resolution and compliance.
• Technical Review: Conduct technical reviews of audit files and propose certification decisions based on thorough analysis.
• Skill Maintenance: Keep skills, qualifications, and certifications up to date by staying informed about industry standards and best practices.
• Resource Performance Monitoring: Monitor the performance of resources involved in the certification process, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Data Management: Maintain updated records of customer data and other information relevant to the audit process.
• Customer Engagement: Manage technical meetings with customers, fostering positive relationships and addressing any technical concerns.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering General or Business Administration Finance Management

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in auditing, specifically within management systems or industry standards (ISO, etc.) or experience as a consultant on the same themes
• Solid knowledge of sustainability regulations as ISO 14064, ISO 14068, GHG Protocol, BIOC
• Experience in topics related to the LCA [MR1] (Life Cycle Assessment) methodology. Knowledge of ISO 14067 standards and experience in the development of EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) will be considered a plus.
• Understanding of audit planning, execution, and reporting processes.
• Ability to lead and manage audit programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry requirements.
• Expertise in conducting document reviews, identifying non-conformities, and providing actionable recommendations.
• Skilled in technical reviews and defining audit results, including corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills for conducting interviews, reporting findings, and engaging with customers.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong ability to monitor resource performance and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
• Up-to-date qualifications and certifications, including Lead Auditor certification (ISO, etc.).
• WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
• FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
• 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.

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.