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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,
Head of Electrical Engineering
to join our Engineering organisation in Porvoo, Finland. We have applied a Smart Work Concept which enables flexible working practices.
As part of Neste strategy for sustainability and decarbonization of society, a substantial amount of investment projects will be executed during the coming years. Engineering is a vital part of the investment projects in order to guarantee efficient and qualified investments. We drive for continuous improvements for our way of working, personnel and partner network. To lead and develop our Electrical Engineering operations we are looking for a Head of Electrical Engineering.
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.
More about the job
Your role in our team
- Lead and develop Electrical Engineering organisation to support implementation of Neste strategy
- Planning and implementation of actions to improve performance of Electrical engineering operations with target to increase the efficiency of investment projects and engagement of personnel
- Secure and develop competences and resources for Electrical Engineering both internally and with external partner network
- Cooperate closely with Engineering organisation and all disciplines in investment project operations
You will report to the VP, Engineering and will be part of the Engineering Leadership team. Work will be done in close cooperation with the whole Neste Technology & Projects organisation and together with wider Neste.
This position will allow you to get exposure to the large investment portfolio and engineering works of a large stock listed company. The work also entails close cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
The best combination to success in this role
- Good knowledge and several years of experience from Electrical Engineering for industrial assets
- 5+ years of experience and proof of successful performance in management positions for professional organisation
- Understanding and experience of engineering processes and systems
- Proof of strong stakeholder and change management skills
- Strong drive for performance and efficiency and experience from development projects
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English
- MSc (or similar higher university degree) in Electrical Engineering or related field
We also value
- Past experience from working with investment projects and project management experience
- Experience from contract management and co-operation with external partners
In addition to the experiences above, a pragmatic attitude and resilience to truly drive development initiatives forward will be critical in this position.
Let’s get you started
Wondering whether we are a match or not? Take a short test at neste.com/game.
We look forward to receiving your CV and application with a salary request by June 9th, 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Markku Pajunen, VP, Engineering, +358 50 4532052.
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. The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with their consent.
About Neste
Neste creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are now 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. We have set aspirational targets for climate, biodiversity, human rights, as well as our supply chain and raw materials. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery in Europe. Together with our partners we are aiming at a carbon neutral and nature positive value chain by 2040. Our success is created by 5,400 professionals working in 16 countries. Read more: neste.com. Get inspired by our story.