Manager, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

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,

Occupational Health and Safety Manager

to our Product and Chemical Safety team in Neste Corporate Safety function.

You will focus on supporting the development of personal and chemical safety globally in Neste. In this job you will work in close cooperation with colleagues both in Neste refineries, terminals and in the offices around the world. You will also act as an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager (työsuojelupäällikkö, Act 44/2006) in Finland.

As part of the Corporate Safety function you will contribute towards Neste’s safety strategy goals and practises in keeping employees safe from work related hazards, serious injuries and illnesses. In your role as an OHS Manager you will also coordinate the OHS Committee in Neste Finland. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

You will be based preferably in Neste Kilpilahti refinery in Porvoo, Finland, but there is also a possibility to locate in Neste Headquarters in Espoo, Finland.

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.

The job is located in Kilpilahti, Porvoo, which is about 30 minutes by car from the center of Helsinki. We organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas.

More about the job

Your role in our team is to

• Maintain and develop deep expertise globally on regulatory requirements and industrial best practises concerning personal safety related hazards and risk assessment, especially for chemical risks 

• Own and improve processes, communication and effectiveness of personal safety risk management including contractors at Neste, internal instructions, auditing and incident investigation relating to personal safety issues

• Provide training, expert mentoring and upskilling of Neste staff in your discipline area

• Act as OHS Manager (työsuojelupäällikkö, Act 44/2006, §28 and 38) in Finland, supporting the employer in Finland in acquisition of worker protection related expertise and cooperation between employees and OHS authorities and coordinating the OHS Committee (työsuojelutoimikunta)

Keys to success in this role

• University level education, or similar competence based on other education, with studies in occupational hygiene, toxicology and/or chemistry seen as of advantage

• Deep knowledge, understanding and competence in personal safety requirements and chemical risk management for high-hazard organisations, capability to enhance utilization of recent know-how in practise 

• 10+ years proven track record of in high-hazard OHS work, preferably in chemical or process industry setting

• Experience and knowledge of Finnish Occupational Health and Safety legislation and requirements 

• Excellent language skills in both Finnish and English with capability to provide clear and understandable communication in both languages

• Capacity for independent decision making, handling of difficult situations and capability to influence everyday safety at work 

• Good decision-making and cooperation skills and ability to communicate fluently in different situations

• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

Other strengths we value

• We value your know-how of biological hazards, noise and indoor air pollutants as well as the practical management of these hazards at a workplace.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 6th of November, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Marilla Muurama, Head of Product and Chemical Safety on October 22 - 23 at 10:00 - 12:00 (EEST) or October 28 at 8:00 - 10:00 (EEST).

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