HSSEQ Manager

Technology Co; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste Marketing & Services, Espoo, Finland, is seeking an HSSEQ Manager to lead safety, quality and compliance across Estonia and Finland operations. You will develop and implement safety management activities, data analytics, and drive improvements.

You will report to the Head of HSSEQ, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and lead training, incident handling, and regulatory alignment. Fluent Finnish and English are required; knowledge of Estonian is a plus.

Qualifications

• Several years of proven HSSEQ experience in safety‑critical or high‑hazard industries.
• Experience in process industries or logistics is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in chemical or process industries is beneficial.
• Higher education in safety, environment, engineering or energy sector.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 requirements.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to drive improvements and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and fluent Finnish and English (Estonian a plus).

Responsibilities

• Regional HSSEQ Oversight: lead and ensure compliance across Estonia while supporting Finland.
• Operational Support: assist M&S businesses, logistics, and terminals for safe operations.
• Safety Culture & Training: develop HSSEQ procedures and training materials.
• Stakeholder & Authority Collaboration: work with internal teams and regulators.
• Incident & Deviation Management: collect, analyze, and report HSSEQ metrics.
• Process & Data Development: drive continuous improvement of safety and quality systems.

Skills

HSSEQ

Safety management

ISO standards

Finnish & English

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in safety or engineering

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

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HSSEQ Manager

Location: Espoo, FI

Country/Region: FI

Job Area: HSSEQ

Business Unit: MS HR & HSSEQ

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.

In addition, our 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 industries, 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

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment.

Depending on the requirements of the position, the process may include a security clearance (with a drug test) and a potential statutory health examination based on work‑related exposures.

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