Information & Digitalization Engineer: IP21 Data Lead

Qabird; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste Rotterdam Refinery seeks an Information and Digitalization Engineer to drive our process data ecosystem. You will manage IP21 and related applications, turning industrial data into actionable insights to support production, maintenance and optimization.

Working closely with Operation, Maintenance and Process Engineers, you will develop KPI reports and dashboards, ensure data quality and cybersecurity compliance, and lead AspenTech vendors through lifecycle updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field like Control Engineering, Automation
• Min 5 years of experience with MES and/or Process Information Systems (preferably AspenTech IP21) in a production environment
• Knowledge of integration between DCS/PLC and information/data systems
• Experience with industrial databases, reporting tools (e.g., PI Vision, Power BI, SQL, Historian tools)
• Familiarity with industry standards regarding data security and reliability
• Fluency in English and preferably good command of the Dutch language
• Knowledge of project preparation and project reviews

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IP21 and related applications at Neste Rotterdam sites
• Develop and implement reports (KPI), dashboards, and data integrations between IP21, DCS/PLC, and business applications
• Ensure data quality, availability, and reliability of process information, turn data into actionable insights
• Support troubleshooting activities through analysis of historical and real-time data
• Act as the technical lead for Vendors (AspenTech) and internal stakeholders to execute lifecycle updates and digitalization projects
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and specifications (data flows, configurations, interfaces)
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations related to data management and cybersecurity

Skills

IP21

Process Information Systems

Data dashboards

Data integration

Vendor leadership

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Cybersecurity compliance

English fluency

Dutch knowledge

DCS/PLC integration

PI Vision

Power BI

SQL

Historian tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IT/Automation

Control Engineering knowledge

Tools

AspenTech IP21

PI Vision

Power BI

SQL

Historian tools

Job description

Neste Rotterdam Refinery seeks an Information and Digitalization Engineer to drive our process data ecosystem. You will manage IP21 and related applications, turning industrial data into actionable insights to support production, maintenance and optimization.

Working closely with Operation, Maintenance and Process Engineers, you will develop KPI reports and dashboards, ensure data quality and cybersecurity compliance, and lead AspenTech vendors through lifecycle updates.