Senior Process Engineer

Technology Co; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste in Rotterdam (Maasvlakte) seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead process engineering efforts in the Refining Technical department. You will oversee a designated refinery unit, collaborate with Operations and Maintenance, and focus on mid- to long-term unit improvements.

Requirements include a Bachelor or Master in chemical engineering and at least 5 years in petrochemical/industrial production, with preference for refinery commissioning/start-up experience and Dutch work authorization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in chemical engineering is a requirement.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in petrochemical and/or industrial production.
• Experience with commissioning and start up of a new refinery is a strong preference.
• You are currently based in the Netherlands and are authorized to work in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Technical expert of technology assigned unit;
• Identify deviations and provide pragmatic solutions in line with guidelines;
• Ensure to operate assigned unit within environmental boundaries;
• Unit performance monitoring related to compliance and process safety;
• Unit performance monitoring related to efficiency (i.e. energy, variable costs and OEE);
• Initiate and develop improvement ideas in a systematic manner;
• Shut-down/Start-up support during planned and unplanned events;
• Reviewer of operational shut-down/ start-up instructions.

Education

Bachelor or Master degree in chemical engineering

Job description

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Senior Process Engineer

Location: Rotterdam, NL

Country/Region: NL

Job Area: Engineering

Business Unit: RP, Refining

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 enable our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,Senior Process EngineerTo join the Renewable Products Refining Technical department in Rotterdam (Maasvlakte).

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.

More about the job

As a Senior Process Engineer you will report to the Process Engineering Supervisor and work closely with the other Process Engineers within the team. You will also work closely with the Operations and Maintenance departments. As a Senior Process Engineer you will be responsible for an assigned area of the Refinery Operations. You will also be focusing on the mid to long term unit operations (7 days to 1 year) and are the first line of support to Operations with day to day unit monitoring to ensure compliant, safe, reliable and efficient operations.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Technical expert of technology assigned unit;

Identify deviations and provide pragmatic solutions in line with guidelines;

Ensure to operate assigned unit within environmental boundaries;

Unit performance monitoring related to compliance and process safety;

Unit performance monitoring related to efficiency (i.e. energy, variable costs and OEE);

Initiate and develop improvement ideas in a systematic manner;

Shut-down/Start-up support during planned and unplanned events;

Reviewer of operational shut-down/ start-up instructions.

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role

Bachelor or Master degree in chemical engineering is a requirement;

You are an experienced Process Engineer with at least 5 years of relevant work experience in petrochemical and/or industrial production;

Experience with commissioning and start up of a new refinery is a strong preference;

You are currently based in the Netherlands and are authorized to work in the Netherlands without requiring visa sponsorship.

As a Senior Process Engineer, you combine strong technical expertise with the ability to bring people and ideas together. You:

Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across the organization.

Turn strategy into clear actions and drive change across teams.

Communicate complex technical topics clearly, including to senior management.

Coach and mentor colleagues and help teams navigate multidisciplinary challenges.

Stay calm under pressure, solve complex problems independently and balance technical solutions with commercial impact.

Let’s get you started

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Debbie Veldmeijer, Talent Acquisition Specialist a.i. on [e-mail].

We aim to get back to you within two weeks after the application deadline. The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment.

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