Senior Process Safety Engineer

Are you our next creator 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 looking for you,

SENIOR PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER 

to join our Project HSE team in Porvoo.

We have a medium size team of process safety professionals working in Technology & Projects Project HSE team. Our team is responsible for Implementation of Neste HSE requirements in investment projects and ensuring processes, tools, competence and resources for the management of project HSE related issues for the whole project lifecycle. We also work on development of process hazard analysis (PHA) methods, tools and processes in cooperation with Group Operational & Process Safety team and contribute to the update of corporate HSE standards and work instructions. In this role you will be HSE Manager for a strategic project related to Porvoo Refinery transformation to renewables. We offer a position being part of an experienced process safety team with the ability to further develop your skills to become a subject matter expert in process safety, learning both from the projects and refinery to further improve the safety design. 

You will work closely with other engineering disciplines and plant staff to ensure Process Safety Excellence in investment projects. You will report to the Manager, Project HSE, Porvoo.

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.

In addition, our benefits for employees in Finland include, for example, a personnel fund as part of the overall remuneration, good occupational health care, and an extensive membership in a sickness or health insurance fund. We also support leisure time activities, e.g. by offering benefits for sports and culture.

The position will be located in the Kilpilahti area in Porvoo, Finland. We work where we are most productive and offer flexible opportunities to work remotely. To promote cooperation and the sense of belonging we have agreed on meeting face to face with the team regularly and depending on the project needs. We also organize free bus transportation to Kilpilahti for our employees from the capital region, Porvoo and the nearby areas.

More about the job

Your role in our team 

• Responsible that legislative and company HSE requirements are implemented accordingly in investment projects 
• Consult project team and other stakeholders in process safety and fireproofing issues
• Facilitate process hazard analyses (e.g. HAZOP, LOPA) and other PHA studies in investment projects
• Lead and report HSE activities of investment projects, training and actively communicate HSE related issues to the project organization and other stakeholders
• Develop best practices related to process safety and process hazard analyzes in cooperation with other stakeholders
• Lead and manage EPCM contractors and consultants in process safety related design and HSE work.

The best combination to succeed in this role

• Experience with Process Safety in engineering or in industry (10+ years)
• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Chemical/Process engineering
• Thorough understanding of process safety, risk management of high hazard chemical process industry
• Thorough understanding of fire hazards and fireproofing practices in high hazard chemical process industry
• Knowledge of HSE Standards related to safety design in Oil & Chemical plant industry (e.g. API, NFPA, ISO, GAP)
• Good competency of facilitating process hazard analysis (e.g. HAZOP, LOPA, HAZID)
• Ability to organize and lead HSE activities in investment projects
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.
• Experience of Leading and managing contractors/consultants in complex project environments
• Willingness to travel, extensive travel is expected during the first year.

Other strengths we value

• LOPA expertise (SIL-classification)
• Consequence Analysis modeling Experience (PHAST)
• PHA-PRO (PHA software) proficiency
• Environmental Management Experience
• Fluent Finnish skills 
• Ability to learn new with a can do attitude
• Thorough understanding of investment project lifecycle.

Let's get you started

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We look forward to receiving your CV and application with a salary request by August 12, 2024.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Manager, Project HSE, Daniel Björkhem +358 40 844 6091.

We will do our best to contact you within two weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.

About Neste

Neste uses science and innovative technology to transform waste and other resources into renewable fuels and circular raw materials. We create solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are 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. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery in Europe. We have set high standards for climate, biodiversity, human rights and the supply chain. Together with our partners we are aiming at a carbon neutral and nature positive value chain by 2040. Our success is created by 5,600 professionals working in 16 countries.  Read more: neste.com. Get inspired by our story