Senior Manager, Inspection

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,

Senior Manager, Inspections

In your role, you will focus on defining, steering and improving global Neste standards, requirements and frameworks for inspections with the purpose to provide a fair reflection on the mechanical integrity of all equipment to enable right actions at the right time. 

As a valued team member of the global Reliability & Asset Integrity team within Neste Refining Competence Center, you will contribute to bring Neste towards world class Asset Integrity.
You create and assure  effective and efficient end-to-end value driven standards, requirements and performance metrics for inspections.

You will work closely together with your colleagues in the Refining Competence Centre, business stakeholders at refineries, commercial and supply teams. 

Your cooperative spirit, your expertise and your network help us make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

The job is located in one of Neste production locations, i.e. Porvoo (FI), Rotterdam (NL) or Singapore. Some travelling is expected due to the global nature of the role.

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

• Responsibility for requirements and frameworks for inspections.

• Formal approver of extraordinary and emergency inspections.

• Advisor for inspection methods in non standard situations. Introduces new ways of inspecting by following industry/benchmark companies/institutions.

• Building a global network of stakeholders to drive impact and culture with an appreciation for diversity. You will collaborate and influence cross functional, cross regional, cross layer.  

Keys to success in this role

• Qualified and seasoned experience (10+ years) in inspection methods for petrochemical, high hazardous industry. Ability to connect theory and practice.  

• High commitment to safety and safety standards

• Results, business and safety -driven mindset

• Ability to understand key strategic business issues

• Proven skills in communication and leadership.

• Proven ability to influence multiple levels of an organization

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills 

• Master degree in a relevant field

• Fluent spoken and written English

Other strengths we value

• National Inspection qualifications at highest level

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by August 15, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Bart Leenders, Vice President, Refining Competence Center, tel. +31622934260 on July 9th at 9-10 CET, July 11th at 12-13 CET or August 11th at 11-12 CET.

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. Depending on the location, the person selected for the position may be required to pass a health examination including a drug test. Also, a security clearance may be 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