Head of Automation & IT (Expansion Project), Trieste Client: HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l. Location: Trieste Job Category: Other EU work permit required: Yes Job Reference: 4bd8647450a3 Job Views: 10 Posted: 22.01.2025 Expiry Date: 08.03.2025 Job Description: 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 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.



Become part of HHLA PLT Italy and shape the gateway to the future with us The Head of Automation & IT reviews the operational flows and conceptualizes the Automation & IT requirements in close coordination with the Head of Operations, the Safety Specialist and the Asset team. The Head of Automation & IT drives the overall automation concept forward and delivers accurate and safe solutions to be delivered. The Head of Automation & IT documents 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. They are a pro-active communicator and collaborator across the project team gathering and sharing information. What you can expect Build out the automation concept into detailed technical solutions Solve the automation & IT requirements for all operational flows Project manage 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 Good English (Italian and/or German are a plus) Experience (5 year(s)) in automation/IT (port experience highly valued but not mandatory) Experience (5 year(s)) in building processes and guiding automation projects Thorough understanding safety in automated environment (experience with the Italian legal environment & EU machinery directive highly valued) Strong communicator both verbally and written Ability to work in agile environment and bring people together to deliver solutions Self-starter with the ability to translate high level concepts into technical solutions Process & logic driven mentality Degree in Engineering/IT/other HHLA PLT Italy is part of HHLA Group, with over 6,400 employees worldwide. Success means different things to different people. Therefore, we try to make it possible for each employee working for us to be successful in their own way and develop professionally in accordance with our corporate goals. If you would like to shape the future of HHLA PLT Italy together with us, we look forward to receiving your application - preferably online using our application form. Your contact Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.



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