Authority Engineer

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,

Authority Engineer

to join the technical department in Rotterdam (Maasvlakte).

As the Authority Engineer you’re part of the Authority Engineering team. The team is responsible to ensure compliant operations related to regulatory requirements, certifications of current installations/equipment and new projects. The team will ensure priorities are set, follow-up on assigned tasks, be part of the respective department work processes and develop the team and individual team members. You will also participate as a representative of the technical department with a mandate to decide and authorize.

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.

More about the job

Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future

• Subject Matter Expert legislative requirements i.e. but not limited to WABO, PGS, ATEX, PED, BEVI, BEVB, Machine directive, UPD, VR.

• Advise and ensure compliance to above regulations when new projects and/or changes in several stages of initiatives.

• Ensure timely (re)certification of operational systems

• Participate in corporate SME networks related to industry/corporate standards

• Responsible for quality assurance related to inspections, temporary and/or permanent projects.

• Quality relates to regulatory requirements to take equipment and systems into operations.

• Supports inspection department with verifying/evaluating inspection reports

• Identify competence development to successfully execute area of responsibilities

• Responsible to keep knowledge and needed certifications up to date

• JIG-1530 standard

• Develop work processes related to authority engineering and quality assurance in line with local, European legislation in line with corporate standards.

• KPI development and monitoring with PDCA

• Responsible to compliance related to asset integrity and installation integrity

• Responsible of the installation and assets are compliant (related to permitting, legislation as well as quality) at all times related to the local and European legislation

• Responsible applicable certifications are timely validated, updated and approved by authorized body

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is: 

• Chemical Engineering or Similar;

• +3 years of relevant experience in field of Quality Assurance, Inspection, Authority Engineering, Process Safety, Process Engineering in Chemical or Oil and Gas;

• Hands-on experience in the industry;

• Effective communication skills in English (mandatory) both verbally and in writing. Preferably command of the Dutch language;

• Experience in Renewable Processes is an advantage.

What can you expect in return? 

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits;

• A work environment where people Care, Cooperate and have Courage;

• A company that cares for your work-life balance by offering a variable amount of holidays;

• A permanent contract;

• Healthcare allowance.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by the 26th of September.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Guidor ‘t Lam, Talent Acquisition Partner via guidor.tlam@partners.neste.com

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. 

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