HHLA PLT Italy is a multipurpose maritime terminal started in 2021, located in the middle of the fast-growing North Adriatic market. Here, the Expansion Project Team, carried out by the company Logistica Giuliana, is planning and executing a game changer phased project aiming to integrate the current facility into a state-of-the-art container and Ro-Ro terminal, making use of the most advanced technologies and expertise.

Safety

Engineer (Expansion Project) HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.

Engineering

As part of our Expansion Project, the Safety Engineer will play a key role in designing a new automated terminal. Your focus will be on machinery safety and compliance with the European Machinery Directive. You will be responsible for developing and implementing safety standards.

This includes conducting risk assessments, ensuring all equipment meets regulatory standards, and integrating essential safety features into the terminal's design. Your expertise will guide compliance with safety regulations and through collaboration with engineering teams, you will help to create a safe and efficient environment in our innovative port automation project. Define a concept for ensuring machinery safety in a complex environment where efficiency and safety go hand in hand.

Conduct risk assessments and safety audits for automated port operations. Efficiently coordinate safety related topics between internal departments of Logistica Giuliana and HHLA such as Operations, Asset, Equipment, IT & Automation, Procurement.



Good English (Italian and German are a plus) Experience (+3 years) in machinery safety and conformity design Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience Experience in industrial, automated, logistics, manufacturing, intralogistics, port, or heavy infrastructure environments Understanding of Port Terminals (highly preferred) Knowledge of functional safety principles, machinery risk assessment methodologies, and CE conformity processes Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering or EPC projects is considered a strong advantage Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent project management skills Champion Safety: Comply with all safety rules and foster a safety culture within the team Valid EU work permit and willingness to relocate to Trieste on short notice The final compensation package will be determined at the end of the recruitment process, considering professional experience, skills, and overall suitability for the role.

We encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories under Law 68/99, including individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented groups. As an international logistics company with its roots in Hamburg, HHLA stands for cosmopolitanism and tolerance. We are convinced of the advantages of different perspectives, experiences, and competences.

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.

📌 RISK AND SAFETY ENGINEER (Trieste)
🏢 HHLA International
📍 Trieste