Automation & IT Expert (Expansion Project)

Trieste, Via degli Alti Forni SNC HHLA PLT Italy S. r. l.
IT 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 fully automated state-of-the-art container terminal, making use of the most advanced technologies and expertise.
The Automation & IT Expert owns a part of the total automation solution from conceptualization to implementation.
They review the operational flows and follow the Automation & IT requirements in close coordination with the Operations Implementation Team, the Safety team, and the Asset team.
They support documenting the solutions from a conceptual level down to the detailed technical solution that can be implemented.
This implementation will be in close collaboration with the external equipment supplier and the internal teams.
The Automation & IT Expert is a problem solver and collaborator across the project team gathering and sharing information.
What you can expect Derive from the automation concept the technical solutions that will support the business/operations Be a part of the solution of the automation & IT requirements for all operational flows Project support automation topics or automated areas Liaise with internal & external stakeholders Apply best practices in terms of automation, IT & safety Forecast problem areas and provide solutions Share requirements with the Asset team Interface with the HHLA PLT Italy existing IT and automation Comply with all the safety and security rules and regulations lead by example Support the department and business unit where required Follow the corporate authority matrix, contract policies compliance guidelines Actively report improvement opportunities to direct report What you bring to the table We’re looking for an accurate and process-minded individual who can translate an automation concept into implemented solutions.
The person would have a high sense of responsibility as the role is vital to ensure we meet our operational goals in line with our OPEX & CAPEX targets.
Good English ( Italian is a plus) Experience (5+ year(s)) in automation/IT (port experience highly valued but not mandatory) Experience (5+ year(s)) in building processes and delivering automation projects Thorough understanding of safety in automated environments (experience with the Italian legal environment & EU machinery directive highly valued) Strong problem solver – both in terms of technical solution as in collaborating with others Ability to work in an agile environment Self-starter with the ability to translate high-level concepts into technical solutions Process & logic driven mentality Degree in Engineering/IT/ Automation or related field The ideal candidate would have a valid EU working permit and would be willing to relocate to Trieste on short notice.
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.
Our aim is to create a working environment in which humanity, mutual respect, and appreciation are the basis for the actions of all employees.
If you would like to shape the future of HHLA PLT ( Logistica Giuliana) together with us, we look forward to receiving your detailed application - preferably online via our application form.
Your contact HHLA PLT Italy S. r. l.
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