Operations Engineer

Are you our next driver of change?

This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.

We are hiring an Operations Engineer to join our Sluiskil team.

In your role as Operations Engineer you are responsible for the development and optimisation of the current production processes in Sluiskil in order to ensure compliant, safe, reliable and efficient operations. You are responsible for plant availability and product quality. You will work in an international and dynamic environment, collaborating with teams over different functions  (research and development, supply chain management, logistics, operations, etc.). 

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions 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 and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

About the role 

• Monitoring, optimizing and troubleshooting plant operations and providing support for operations and other departments. 

• Provide technological, raw material and product-related knowledge in developing and executing new projects.

• Liaising with Technology office on implementing new technologies and with the supply organisation on feasibility studies of processing new feedstocks

• Provide technical instructions and transfer knowledge and insight to other employees (written procedures and instructions).Technical expert of the unit.

• Support or lead investigations to identify root causes of process upsets, deviations and incidents.

• Conduct risk assessments and give technical support on plant related process issues or changes made to the facility processes and equipment

• Provide support with respect to permit applications and compliance issues.

• Arrange tests and data gathering, assess the test results in terms of technical production opportunities and potential safety and environmental impact.

• Participate in HAZOP’s and in investment proposal definitions

• Working as a team member in shutdown and maintenance planning

• Drive Operational Excellence projects

About you 

• You can easily analyse data, draw valid conclusions and estimate consequences. 

• You divide complex problems into parts and distinguish major and minor issues.

• You approach issues from different angles, with original and new ideas and solutions, and break established patterns of thinking.

• You continue to perform effectively under pressure, time pressure, in adversity, counter play, disappointment and /or criticism.

• You are result oriented

• You have the desire and ability to continue to grow. Open to ask for feedback and make use of opportunities for development. Sees strengths and weaknesses in performance; learns from mistakes and searches and uses opportunities for personal development. Committed to continuous improvement.

• Able to influence others by working together with people from different disciplines and nationalities having different priorities and tasks to perform. Good presentation, writing and communication skills. Ability to communicate complex (technical) issues clearly.

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is: 

• Master’s degree in process or chemical engineering

• Work experience as operating engineer or process engineer min. 2 years

• Flexible, analytical, stress resistant

• Proactive searching improvements in all areas

• High safety and quality awareness

• Good social and team skills.

• Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus

• Fluent in English and Dutch

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.

Our success is based on our people who are the driving force behind Neste’s transformation to become a global leader in renewable and circular solutions. The passion that we have for creating a healthier planet for our children is what makes us unique. We believe everyone is a leader and share a natural desire for collaboration. Our three values “We care, We have courage and We cooperate” are embedded in our everyday work. Working safely and responsibly at all times is essential to all of us.

If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. 

Join us in creating a healthier planet for our children

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with our corporate recruiter Jaron Pouwelse on jaron.pouwelse@partners.neste.com

About Neste

Neste creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are now the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. We have set aspirational targets for climate, biodiversity, human rights, as well as our supply chain and raw materials. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery in Europe by 2030. Together with our partners we are aiming at a carbon neutral and nature positive value chain by 2040. Our success is created by 5,400 professionals working in 16 countries. Read more: neste.com.