Junior Process Control Engineer

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. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,

Junior Process Control Engineer

to join our Engineering Team at the Neste Refinery 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.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

You will focus on supporting the plant operations and improvements in the field of process controls and related instrumentation engineering (including safety systems) covering all aspects from conceptual design, through detailed engineering, implementation and validation, day-to-day activities including troubleshooting, and long-term performance improvements.

In this job you will work closely with the Operation Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Process Engineers, Turnaround Organisation, Operators and resolve issues concerning process control and instrumentation with the Equipment vendors and/or Technical consultants. You will report to the Automation and Control Lead.

Your role in our team

• Provide technical support to maintenance and operation with regards to control loops, related instrumentation, process control and safety systems (DCS, PLC and SIS);
• Troubleshoot and resolve related field problems and investigate plant and equipment trips and provide engineering recommendations;
• Recommend modifications to improve the performance process control and prepare and execute software changes;
• Defining process control issues as the design basis for setting up or modifying process units;
• Elaborate approved (sub) projects in harmony with existing systems;
• Interact and cooperate with other engineering disciplines and specialists like operating personnel, maintenance personnel, plant’s HSE personnel, vendors’; and contractors’ specialists;
• Supervise outsourced engineering work and check relevant documents and specifications submitted
• Participate in process risk assessment and SIL;
• Prepare loop sheets, alarm lists, control and logic diagrams, control narratives and maintain the plant process automation documentation;
• Maintain and contribute professional knowledge related to process control and relevant process controls engineering tools.
• After an extensive onboarding participate in the 24/7 on-call support group.

Keys to success in this role

The best combination of experiences, skills and background is:

• Master or Bachelor Degree in Chemical, Process or Automation/Control Engineering;
• Minimum of 1 years experience in process control and safety system design;
• Experience or Knowledge with DCS, PLC and Safety Instrumentation Systems;
• Knowledge of process dynamics, engineering practices and international standards;
• Fluency in English and preferably good command of the Dutch language;
• Knowledge of project preparation and project reviews.

Other strengths we value:

• Proactive, self starter and a can-do mindset;
• Ability to work and function efficiently with manufacturing unit personnel in a team environment;
• Demonstrated ability to apply both process engineering skills and process control knowledge to improve plant performance and safety;
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly;
• High level of safety awareness.

What can you expect in return?

• A permanent contract from the start.
• A competitive salary, supplemented with a 13th-month payment and a bonus scheme.
• 25 vacation days, plus a personal budget equivalent to 18 additional vacation days.
• An attractive pension plan with only 1,5% employee contribution.
• travel expense reimbursement.
• A healthcare allowance.
• A flexible hybrid working model, with a minimum of 3 days per week on-site for a full-time position.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application via our career site. Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Debbie Veldmeijer, [email protected].

We will contact you within 10 working days after applying for the position. The recruitment process will include 2 interviews.

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