Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, which enable our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,

Process Engineer

To join the Renewable Products Refining Technical department in Rotterdam (Maasvlakte).

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging.

Your part in Neste journey

As a Process Engineer you will report to the Process Engineering Supervisor and work closely with the other Process Engineers within the team. You will also work closely with the Operations and Maintenance departments. As a Senior Process Engineer you will be responsible for an assigned area of the Refinery Operations. You will be focusing on the mid to long term unit operations (7 days to 1 year) and are the first line of support to Operations with day to day unit monitoring to ensure compliant, safe, reliable and efficient operations.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Technical expert of technology assigned unit;

• Identify deviations and provide pragmatic solutions in line with guidelines;

• Ensure to operate assigned unit within environmental boundaries;

• Unit performance monitoring related to compliance and process safety;

• Unit performance monitoring related to efficiency (i.e. energy, variable costs and Overall Equipment Effectiveness,

• Shut-down/Start-up support during planned and unplanned events;

• Reviewer of operational shut-down/ start-up instructions.

• Represent the Technical Department as a subject matter expert in Hazop/LOPA/Hazid, reliability studies, PSSR activities, and external audits.

• Manage process modifications via MOC/tMOC to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient production.

Keys to success in this role

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is:

• Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably chemical engineering;

• You are an experienced Process Engineer with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in petrochemical and/or industrial production;

• Strong and effective stakeholder management and communication;

• 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 employment agreement;

• Healthcare allowance

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application by 31st July 2026.

To ensure security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system, as we are unable to consider applications sent via email.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Debbie Veldmeijer, Talent Acquisition Specialist a.i.

We will contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a potential aptitude assessment.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com