Automation & It Expert (Expansion Project)

In this role you translate automation concepts into concrete technical solutions for terminal operations, shaping IT and automation requirements across workflows. You will collaborate with suppliers, partners, and internal teams to align automation with safety and governance rules in a port environment. You help identify risks early and propose mitigations while ensuring integration with existing HHLA PLT Italy IT and automation systems. This is an opportunity to bridge concepts and real‑world implementation on a high‑impact port expansion project in Southern Europe.

Retribuzione / Benefits

• Translate automation concepts into concrete technical solutions for terminal operations
• Define and implement automation and IT requirements across operational flows
• Support automation topics across projects and automated areas
• Interface with suppliers, partners, and internal departments
• Apply best practices in automation, IT and safety in an automated port environment
• Identify risks and bottlenecks early and propose mitigations
• Align automation requirements with the Asset team
• Ensure integration with HHLA PLT Italy IT and automation systems
• Comply with safety, security and corporate governance rules
• Support the organization and business units as required
• Proactively report improvement opportunities to manager

Responsabilità

• Degree in Engineering, IT, Automation or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in automation and/or IT
• Proven experience in designing processes and delivering automation projects
• Very good command of English (Italian is a plus)
• Strong understanding of safety in automated environments (knowledge of Italian regulations and EU Machinery Directive is a strong asset)
• Strong problem‑solving skills and cross‑functional collaboration
• Ability to work in a project‑driven environment
• Proactive, self‑starter mindset, with ability to turn abstract concepts into executable solutions
• Process‑and logic‑driven approach
• Valid EU work permit and willingness to relocate to Trieste on short notice