Senior Manager, TA Operations and Compliance

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you, Senior Manager, TA Operations and Compliance to join our Turnaround Competence Center, as part of the Refining Competence Center at our Porvoo, Singapore or Rotterdam-Maasvlakte locations (The position is a global role).

In your role you will focus on defining, improving and aligning turnaround (TA) Operations practices between our production sites, coordinating TA scope management activities, elevating TA risk management and lessons learned, and participating in independent TA compliance monitoring and assurance in accordance with the Neste TA Governance Principle. The role collaborates with the other TA Competence Center and Refining Competence Center functions to define and implement global improvement initiatives. Your cooperative spirit,  your expertise and your network help us make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow. The position is located at one of Neste production locations, i.e. Porvoo (FI), Rotterdam-Maasvlakte (NL) or Singapore. Some travelling is expected due to the global nature of the role.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now.
We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. 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, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

More about the job

• Define/enhance standardised TA Operations requirements consistent with the Neste TA Governance Principle, work practices and long range plan, taking into account TA-specific strategies and premises.
• Provide support to implement these requirements
• Maintain TA Operations best practices in collaboration with key stakeholders and other Neste experts 
• Act as the TA Operations SME, building and facilitate the Global TA Operations community of practice (CoP), and other TA-related CoPs
• Assess TA Operations procedures and practices, identifying global improvements as part of the assurance reviews and supporting their implementation
• Contribute to Site TA Maturity Roadmaps by developing improvement plans for TA Operations planning
• Provide support/coaching to TA teams for planning and executing TA’s
• Align TA scope selection criteria between sites and actively participate in scope management processes; gather scope management data
• Maintain TA risk and lessons learned registers
  Utilize TA benchmarking for competitive target-setting to improve overall TA performance
  Track industry developments in relevant technologies and strategies to assess potential value for Neste TAs
  Together with the colleagues in the Refining Competence Centre, analyzing & improving  the overall performance of Neste assets by prioritizing common plans together with business stakeholders.

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role

• At least 10 years of industrial experience in refinery plant operations, especially operations management (e.g. Senior Shift lead, Operations Lead/Supervisor level, TA Operations Lead)
• Relevant technical degree, or technical qualification e.g. mechanical/chemical/process engineering or similar.
• Safety-first mindset and high commitment to safety standards
• Strong understanding of, and relevant TA Operations experience, including knowhow of the requirements of TA Governance and TA planning and execution phases
• Strong understanding of TA compliance, assurance and benchmarking, TA scope management processes, risk management and lessons learned (local and global)
• Relevant experience in competence development, consulting, change management and cross-functional facilitation is advantageous
• Ability to understand and translate key strategic decisions into tactical and operational plans
• Results-driven and business-oriented
• Proven skills in communication and leadership, incl. change leadership, cross-functional and cross-organisational facilitation and networking
• Proven ability to influence multiple levels of an organization
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills 
• Fluent spoken and written English
  
  

Other strengths we value
Knowledge of SAP, TA management, work planning and scheduling tools (e.g. Roser, Primavera, Cleopatra)
Use of AI tools (e.g. Gemini), spreadsheet knowledge, PowerBI

Let’s get you started
We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 11 September 2025.
If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Thashen Pillay, Head of the Turnaround Competence Center by email: [email protected]. Phone calls can be arranged based on CET timezone should further clarification be needed.
We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. Depending on the location, the person selected for the position may be required to pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.