Safety Engineer (Expansion Project)

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG; Trieste/Trst; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG is seeking a Safety Engineer for its Trieste expansion project to design a compliant automated terminal. You will drive machinery safety, implement CE conformity processes, and coordinate safety across engineering teams in a complex port automation setting.

The role requires 3+ years in machinery safety, an engineering degree, and strong collaboration with regulatory bodies. Fluency in English is essential; Italian or German are a plus as the project collaborates

Qualifications

• Experience in machinery safety and conformity design.
• Knowledge of functional safety principles and CE conformity processes.
• Experience in industrial, automated, logistics, manufacturing, intralogistics, port, or heavy infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Define a concept for machinery safety in a complex environment.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders to ensure compliant terminal infrastructure.
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits for automated port operations.
• Coordinate safety topics between Logistica Giuliana and HHLA IT/Operations teams.
• Identify and mitigate challenges related to safety within projects.

Skills

Machinery safety

Conformity design

Risk assessment

Project management

Functional safety

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

## Safety Engineer (Expansion Project)Trieste, Via degli Alti Forni SNCHHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.EngineeringAs 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* 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* Support the department and business unit proactively by being willing to learn and contribute wherever needed* Act with integrity and accountability by ensuring all actions are aligned with compliance guidelinesThe ideal candidate would have a valid EU work permit and would be willing to relocate to Trieste in short notice.*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. 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 Italy & Logistica Giuliana together with us, we look forward to receiving your detailed application - preferably online via our application form.**Disclaimer: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.*