Process Data Analyst

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,

Process Data Analyst, Advanced Refining Solutions at Renewable Products Refining

Are you a process expert with a passion for data? Do you want to be at the forefront of digital transformation in the renewables industry? We are seeking a dynamic Process Data Analyst to join our Advanced Refining Solutions team in Espoo or Turku. In this pivotal role, you will act as the bridge between our complex refining processes and the power of modern data analytics, turning operational data into tangible value. 

Your primary mission will be to champion the successful rollout of a self-service analytics platform, empowering our engineers and operators to make faster, smarter, data-driven decisions every day.


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.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.


More about the job

Your role in our team

• Champion & Deploy: Lead the successful implementation and adoption of our process analytics solutions within the Renewable Products organization.

• Empower & Train: Act as the go-to expert and coach for our engineers and operators, training them to leverage analytics tools for their daily challenges.

• Analyze & Solve: Translate complex operational problems into data-driven analyses, performing root cause analysis to improve process efficiency, reliability, and safety.

• Visualize & Report: Develop intuitive dashboards and KPIs (e.g., for Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to provide clear visibility into production performance and identify improvement opportunities.

• Innovate & Improve: Proactively identify opportunities where data analytics can create significant business value, from optimizing yield to reducing production losses.
  
  
  

Keys to success in this role

• A degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Solid experience within a process industry environment (refining, chemicals, or renewables is ideal). You understand the language of the plant, from P&IDs to process tags.

• A genuine passion for technology and data. You are fluent with digital tools and eager to master new analytics platforms.

• Experience with industrial time-series data and analytics tools is highly valued.

• You are an excellent communicator and a natural teacher, capable of translating complex data insights into clear, actionable advice for your colleagues.

• A curious and proactive problem-solving mindset.

• Familiarity with a numerical scripting language (like Python) is a strong plus, but not a requirement.
  
  

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) latest on October 5th, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Jonne Adel, +358504589637, Asset Digital Value Management Lead, on September 22nd at 9-11 EET. 

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

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