Technical Lead

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Technical Lead, 

to lead our Technical Team in the Product & Supply Chain Management organization in the Renewable Products business unit based in Hoofdorp, Netherlands. 

You will focus on leading a global team of technical experts ensuring renewable products technically meet industry standards and customer requirements, providing technical support and guidance for sales, customers and logistics chain. In this role you will have insights into Neste Renewable business in general and be able to contribute to the quality of the products. Your work will require collaboration with a number of internal stakeholders working in three continents (e.g. Sales, Commercial Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain Planning) as well as some external organizations. You will also participate in steering of product quality and technical performance related R&D work.

You will report directly to the Director, Product and Market Compliance, Renewable Products. You will be an integral part of an international expert team responsible for global renewable product portfolio management, technical product quality management, and product sustainability compliance. Your expertise will be crucial in making an immediate impact and securing our future commitments.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves. 

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

Your main responsibilities include

• Lead a global team of technical experts.

• Build technical expertise for renewables fuels by visibility within the industry for global fuel specifications and fuel technical development 

• Coordinate technical support and guidance for internal stakeholders across three continents, including Sales, Commercial Operations, Logistics, and Supply Chain Planning.

• Engage with external organizations related to renewable fuels as required.

• Participate in the steering of R&D efforts related to product quality and technical performance.

The best combination to succeed in this role

• Master’s degree in technology, engineering or business

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in relevant area (e.g. renewable fuels, petroleum products) 

• Commercial mindset with strong technical and operational background

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills for effective stakeholder management enabling active collaboration

• Good communication skills, ability to make complex technical topics easy to understand

• Problem solving and analytical skills

• Fluency in English, Dutch or other languages are an advantage

• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

Other strengths we value

• Understanding of road transportation and aviation fuel product quality requirements and primary fuel specifications.

• Proven ability to drive operational improvements and efficiencies

• Experience and a network in the fuel technical ecosystems
  
  

Let’s get you started

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Partner a.i. Debbie Veldmeijer on debbie.veldmeijer@partners.neste.com

We will contact you within 2 weeks after uploading your application online. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com