IP21 Information & Digitalization Engineer

Neste; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste Rotterdam Refinery seeks an Information and Digitalization Engineer to strengthen its data ecosystem and IP21 platform. You will manage IP21 and related apps, develop KPI dashboards, and integrate data across DCS/PLC and business systems to drive production efficiency and reliability.

Work closely with Operation, Maintenance, and Process Engineering to ensure data quality, availability, and cybersecurity compliance, while coordinating with external AspenTech vendors for 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 (PI Vision, Power BI, SQL, Historian tools).
• Fluency in English and preferably good command of the Dutch language; knowledge of project preparation and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Process Information systems (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, turning 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

English fluency

Dutch language (preferable)

Education

Bachelor/Master in CS/IT or related field

Tools

AspenTech IP21

PI Vision

Power BI

SQL

Historian tools

Job description

Neste Rotterdam Refinery seeks an Information and Digitalization Engineer to strengthen its data ecosystem and IP21 platform. You will manage IP21 and related apps, develop KPI dashboards, and integrate data across DCS/PLC and business systems to drive production efficiency and reliability.

Work closely with Operation, Maintenance, and Process Engineering to ensure data quality, availability, and cybersecurity compliance, while coordinating with external AspenTech vendors for lifecycle updates