Expansion Project Equipment & Maintenance Engineer

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.; Trieste/Trst; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l. is seeking a hands-on Equipment & Maintenance Engineer to support the delivery of terminal equipment and develop maintenance processes for the expansion project at Trieste.

You will manage the full equipment lifecycle, coordinate with operations and suppliers, and contribute to preventive and predictive maintenance, asset management, and compliance with HSE and CE standards. This role requires 5–10 years in port equipment or heavy industry and a relevant BSc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, automation or industrial engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in port equipment or heavy industry.
• Solid understanding of lifecycle management and maintenance planning.
• Experience with procurement, commissioning, and asset management.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and CE compliance is a plus.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and execute procurement, delivery, testing and commissioning activities.
• Analyze requirements to support equipment specs and solutions.
• Develop and improve maintenance strategies and asset management processes.
• Contribute to maintenance planning to maximize reliability.
• Coordinate with OEMs, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and handover dossiers.
• Support budgeting, spare parts planning, and lifecycle planning.
• Ensure safe operation and adherence to QA/QC and HSE procedures.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Reliability improvement

Procurement support

Project coordination

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Automation basics

HSE compliance

CMMS/EAM experience

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l. is seeking a hands-on Equipment & Maintenance Engineer to support the delivery of terminal equipment and develop maintenance processes for the expansion project at Trieste.

You will manage the full equipment lifecycle, coordinate with operations and suppliers, and contribute to preventive and predictive maintenance, asset management, and compliance with HSE and CE standards. This role requires 5–10 years in port equipment or heavy industry and a relevant BSc.