Safety Engineer
Pubblicato il 08-10-2026 - HHLA International in Trieste
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)
Trieste, Via degli Alti Forni snc.
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.
Scope of work & key responsibilities
- Define a concept for ensuring machinery safety in a complex environment where efficiency and safety go hand in hand.
- Work with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders to establish a compliant terminal infrastructure over the entire life cycle.
- 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.
- Anticipate potential challenges within the area of expertise and mitigate those risks.
What you bring
- Good English (Italian and German are a plus)
- Experience (+3 years) in machinery safety and conformity design
- Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- Exper