HSSEQ Manager

Neste; Espoo; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste is seeking an HSSEQ Manager for its Marketing and Services unit in Espoo. You will oversee HSSEQ for Estonia and support Finland, driving safety, quality and data-driven improvements across operations.

The role emphasizes developing procedures, delivering training, coordinating with authorities, and advancing safety culture with a proactive mindset. Fluency in Finnish and English is required, Estonian is a plus.

Qualifications

• Several years of HSSEQ experience, preferably in safety-critical/high-hazard industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 or ISO 14001.
• Fluent in Finnish and English (oral and written); Estonian is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Regional HSSEQ oversight across Estonia while supporting Marketing & Services in Finland.
• Provide hands-on operational support to M&S businesses, logistics and terminal teams to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Develop and deliver HSSEQ procedures and training to foster a robust safety culture.
• Collaborate with internal teams, corporate experts and local regulatory authorities.
• Collect, analyze and report HSSEQ metrics; support the line organization with incident learnings.
• Drive continuous improvement of safety and quality management systems and risk assessments.

Skills

HSSEQ experience

ISO standards knowledge

Finnish & English fluency

Estonian language (advantage)

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in safety/environment/engineering/energy

Job description

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which enables our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Neste Marketing & Services, is one of the three Neste Corporation business units and responsible for the direct sales and marketing of a wide range of high-quality fuels including Neste MY Renewable DieselTM in its markets in Finland and all Baltic countries. We at the Marketing & Services business unit play an important role in connecting Neste's production with the end customers: consumers, transport service providers, customers in the aviation, shipping, industrial and agricultural sectors, municipalities, heating fuel customers, and fuel distributors. With our lower-emission and digital solutions we respond to the changing customers’ and partners’ needs in its markets.

We are looking for you, HSSEQ Manager to our Marketing and Services’ HSSEQ team located in Espoo.

Our HSSEQ (Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality) team is responsible for developing and implementing safety management activities in Neste’s Marketing and Services (M&S) operations. In this position you will be in charge of HSSEQ in Neste’s operations in Estonia as well as contributing to HSSEQ in M&S in Finland. This role has a strong focus in further development and continuous improvement of M&S safety and quality processes, ways of working and safety data management.

In this role, you will report to the Head of HSSEQ, Marketing and Services. In our team, you will also be part of Neste’s community of HSSEQ professionals. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

Our benefits

In addition, benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, a membership in a sickness or health insurance fund and leisure time accident insurance. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture (ePassi).

More about the job

Your key job responsibilities include

Regional HSSEQ Oversight: Lead and ensure compliance with internal corporate standards and national legal requirements across operations in Estonia while supporting M&S operations in Finland.

Operational Support: Provide hands-on functional support to M&S businesses, logistics, and terminal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and incident-free operations and maintenance.

Safety Culture & Training: Develop and deliver engaging HSSEQ procedures and training materials to foster a robust safety culture among staff, contractors, and stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Authority Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, corporate experts, and local regulatory authorities.

Incident & Deviation Management: Collect, analyze and report HSSEQ metrics; support line organisation with incident learnings.

Process & Data Development: Drive continuous improvement of safety and quality management systems, ways of working, risk assessments and safety data analysis.

The best combination to succeed in this role

Several years of proven experience in HSSEQ, preferably within safety critical / high hazard industrie s, process industry or logistics.

Proven track record working within chemical or process industries (petroleum refining and/or petrochemical) is a significant benefit.

Relevant higher level education (B.Sc, M.Sc), for example in safety, environmental, engineering or energy sector.

Knowledge and proficiency in ISO 9001, ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 standard requirements.

Highly motivated and proactive attitude.

Ability to drive through improvements and to lead multiple high priority projects simultaneously.

Ability to build relationships and grow capabilities with internal and external stakeholders.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - fluent Finnish and English language (oral and written). Knowledge of Estonian language is an advantage in the position.

Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset.

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com