Refinery Operations Event Coordinator

About the role

You will be focusing on planning and preparing the Refinery for a Safe Turnaround. In this job you will work closely with different stakeholders within Neste and with external partners. You must be a highly self-motivated individual, able to embrace changes, with a strong ability to work independently and live the values of Neste.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and execute events related to Operations including operations resource planning for designated unit(s). Events include Turn-arounds (TA), Unit shut-downs (SD), Major maintenance activities (Tank-inspections, absorbent changes), and (Pre)Commissioning and initial start-up of capital investment projects
• Back-up Event team member in Turn-arounds and Unit Shut-downs
• Monitor TA/SD execution and instruct shift teams accordingly and report progress
• Liaison of Operations to 3rd parties/suppliers related to operations support for preparing and execution of Turn-arounds and Shut-downs assigned by Operations Event Lead
• Optimize the Shut-down, Start-up and Clearing work instructions for designated area
• Correct, review and improve assigned Operations NMS Work Procedures
• Review Shift Team Operations Shut Down Instruction to ensure all scope is covered in the instructions
• Communicate and train shift teams related to events
• Work closely with all Internal and External stakeholders

About you

• Diploma in Chemical Engineering or similar
• Minimum Polytechnic Diploma with 3 years of supervisory experience OR Higher NITEC with 5 years of supervisory experience OR GCE 'O' level with 8 years of supervisory experience in a Petrochemical/Refinery Environment
• Prior experience as a production operator in a refinery or a similar role

About us

Neste 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 reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.