Equipment & Maintenance Engineer (Expansion Project)

Equipment & Maintenance Engineer (Expansion Project)

Trieste, Via degli Alti Forni snc.

HHLA PLT Italy S.r.l.

Project Management

About the terminal:

HHLA PLT Italy operates a multipurpose terminal and is preparing for a significant increase in capacity through the ongoing expansion project adding a new pier with remote / partially automated STS cranes, a yard with remote / partially automated RTG and a rail yard with remote / partially automated RMG. As new equipment is progressively being commissioned and handed over to the operations teams, part of the task is the preparation of a maintenance approach with suitable concept.

Role summary:

We are seeking a hands-on Equipment & Maintenance Engineer to support both the delivery of future terminal equipment and the continuous development of equipment management and maintenance activities across the terminal.

The role spans the full equipment lifecycle, including specification support, procurement, delivery, testing and commissioning, operational readiness, maintenance planning, reliability improvement, and long-term asset management. You will work closely with both the Expansion Project Team and terminal operations, supporting the successful introduction of new equipment while contributing to the development of maintenance processes, systems, and standards for existing and future assets.

Key responsibilities include coordinating suppliers and internal stakeholders (operations, automation/IT, civil, QHSE, and maintenance teams) and ensuring that all deliverables within your scope are completed on time, within budget, and in line with required quality and safety standards.

Scope of work & key responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and execute procurement, delivery, testing and commissioning activities for assigned equipment packages, aligned with approved project schedules.
• Analyze operational, maintenance, and project requirements to support equipment specifications and technical solutions.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of maintenance strategies, procedures, and asset management processes for terminal equipment.
• Contribute to preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance planning to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
• Monitor equipment performance, investigate failures, and support root cause analysis and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate day-to-day with OEMs, suppliers, service providers, and contractors; track progress, manage issues, and drive timely resolution of risks and delays.
• Support and apply company QA/QC and HSE procedures; contribute to FAT/SAT planning and execution, commissioning activities, and equipment handover processes.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including schedules, reports, technical deliverables, maintenance records, change logs, and handover dossiers (incl. CE documentation).
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance personnel, civil, automation/IT, and QHSE teams to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, spare parts planning, lifecycle planning, and management reporting activities.
• Contribute to the integration of new equipment into terminal operations, maintenance systems, and long-term asset management processes.
• Follow corporate authority matrix and contract/policy compliance guidelines.
• Proactively identify improvement opportunities and report them to the Head of Equipment.

What you bring:

• Italian and English for daily coordination with local stakeholders and international OEMs.
• Knowledge of the Italian context (local practices, stakeholders, and working culture) is a plus to be able to operate effectively with authorities, utilities, and local service providers.
• 5-10 years of relevant experience in port equipment, heavy industry, terminal operations, maintenance engineering, EPC projects, industrial machinery, or similar environments.
• Solid understanding of lifecycle management, including procurement, commissioning, maintenance, and operational support.
• Experience with maintenance planning, reliability improvement, contract management, and technical troubleshooting.
• Solid fundamentals in mechanical, mechatronics, or industrial engineering; electrical and/or automation/IT experience is a strong plus (e.g., drives/VFDs, PLC/SCADA basics, power distribution, automation sensors and systems).
• Familiarity with equipment procurement, vendor coordination, commissioning activities, and maintenance support.
• Working awareness of / experience with HSE and machinery regulations is a plus:
  • D. Lgs. 81/2008 (salute e sicurezza nei luoghi di lavoro)
  • EU Machinery Directive / CE compliance r