Turnaround Lead scheduler

Technology Co; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste in Rotterdam seeks a Turnaround Scheduler to plan and optimize maintenance turnarounds and unit shutdowns, ensuring the schedule supports safety, cost, and performance targets and integrates with TA Lead, Ops, Procurement, and others.

Requirements include 5–10 years in process plant turnaround and scheduling, degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, and proficiency with MS Projects, Primavera, and SAFRAN.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• 5–10 years in process plant turnaround and maintenance activities, especially planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of process plant production, maintenance, and contractor supervision & management.
• Familiar with turnaround phases from long-range planning to post-turnaround review.
• Project management knowledge in fast-paced, time-constrained environments; strong scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Report scheduling status to Turnaround Steering Team on a regular basis.
• Document scope changes and incorporate them into the schedule.
• Define scheduling process elements, milestones, logic, and interfaces.
• Establish schedule development milestones and lead optimization reviews.
• Coordinate with TA Lead, Ops, Procurement, and contractors to align daily look-ahead reporting.

Skills

MS Projects

Primavera

SAFRAN

Education

Mechanical/Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

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Location: Rotterdam, ZH, NL

Country/Region: NL

Job Area: Maintenance

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

The Turnaround Scheduler will be responsible for effectively and efficiently scheduling, resource optimisation for turnarounds and unit shutdowns. Ensures turnaround schedule is optimum and fully integrated to achieve key deliverables i.e. safety, cost, schedule, quality, efficiency, etc. in order to secure high operational availability.

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

Report scheduling status, estimated completion dates and preparation status to Turnaround Steering Team on a regular basis.

Document scope change and incorporate scope changes into schedule.

Document scheduling basis (i.e. productivity assumptions, key milestones, reporting needs, information process flow, planning input, integration strategy, etc.) and priorities to define scheduling process. Include the key structural elements of the schedule (i.e. resource coding, WBS, work order numbering, assumptions, key milestones, logic ties, hold points, etc.) and scheduling software interfaces. Set expectations for planning / scheduling team.

Establish schedule development milestones (baseline issue, optimization, critical path analysis, level, final schedule, etc.).

Lead constructability reviews, critical path analysis, schedule optimization reviews. Ensure all maintenance, investment projects & operations activities are fully integrated and optimized. Test productivity assumptions.

Tie hold points to inspection, QA/QC, PSSR and MOC activities.

Coordinate with Turnaround Lead / Ops lead and other stakeholders to determine daily schedule reporting needs (critical path, near critical path, S curves, productivity, etc.). Establish requirements for look-ahead processing.

Define and document field schedule progress updating and reporting strategy. Deliver schedule progress training.

Coordinate with the Operations to establish Pre and post SD schedule ,system handover schedule and Operations resources need.

Collaborates with Procurement and Execution Coordinators, provide supports in contracting strategy, bidding process (i.e. package preparations, bid requests and reviews, etc. Participate in contractors’ mobilization planning.

Member of Turnaround Core Team (lead by TA Lead, consisting of Cost Controller, Planner ,Coordinators (Inspection, QA, Operations, Materials, Contracts, Safety, Procurement, etc.)

Keys to success in this role

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is

Degree in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent qualification

Minimum 5 - 10 years in process plant turnaround and maintenance activities, specifically in turnaround planning and scheduling.

Knowledge of process plant production and maintenance, including contractors supervision & management

Knowledge of process plant turnaround execution and management, including contracting, safety & quality management. Familiar with turnaround phases, from initial long range planning through to post-turnaround review.

Project management knowledge, particularly in quick-paced, high intensity and time constrained turnaround environments. Experienced turnaround planner and scheduler, strong in scheduling tools – MS Projects, Primavera, SAFRAN, etc.

Familiar with contracts, supply agreements, terms & conditions, able to work & collaborate effectively with contractors, suppliers, vendors and partners.

Excellent people and communication skills and able to organize, deploy and manage resources effectively.

Ability to promote teamwork and possess interpersonal effectiveness. A good team player, builds effective cooperation and trustful culture, seek all collaboration opportunities.

Possess strong situational appraisal skills, able to prioritize actions with alignment to company values and goals and having sense of urgency.

Ability to coordinate and integrate varied activities with differing focus or objectives effectively in order to achieve common turnaround priorities and goals.

Strong work ethic with positive attitude and ability to make timely decision through good analytical process & problem solving.

Depending on the location and the requirements of the position, the process may include a health examination (with a drug test) and/or a security clearance.

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. 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