Project Lead Terminals

Location:

Geertruidenberg, The Netherlands
The Position  As Project Lead Terminals, you are responsible for independently managing and executing multiple modification, replacement, and expansion projects simultaneously across the VAROPreem Benelux terminals. You oversee all project phases from concept development and engineering through execution, commissioning, and formal handover to Operations and Maintenance.
In this role, you ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and according to agreed quality standards. You coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers, and technical advisors throughout the project lifecycle and play a key role in safeguarding technical integrity, operational continuity, and HSEQ compliance across all activities.

You will contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, project execution methodologies, and technical processes while supporting the development of future-ready terminal infrastructure aligned with operational and strategic objectives.
You report directly to the Engineering Manager BNLX and collaborate closely with departments including Operations, Maintenance, HSEQ, PQ, Commercial, Finance, and Supply Chain, as well as external contractors, suppliers, and engineering consultants.
VAROPReem  VAROPreem is a leading European energy company built on scale, capability, and a proven track
record of delivery. Created through the combination of VARO Energy and Preem and
headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, we serve business customers across 33 countries.
We operate across the integrated energy value chain — from sourcing and manufacturing to
storage, trading, distribution, and marketing. The company owns and operates critical
infrastructure essential to Europe’s energy security and is Europe’s third-largest independent
refiner and the second-largest renewable fuels producer in Europe, and one of the top 6 globally.
VAROPreem’s integrated business includes six manufacturing hubs and access to more than 120
terminals, serving a broad base of mobility and industrial customers across 33 countries.
VAROPreem also owns 100% share in elexon, a leading European developer of commercial
vehicle charging.
Through our twin-engine strategy combining conventional and sustainable energies — we are
driving practical, scalable progress: delivering energy security today while meeting the changing
energy needs of tomorrow.
Your

Key Responsibilities   Manage multiple technical CAPEX projects simultaneously, including modifications, replacements, and terminal expansion projects;
Execute projects in accordance with the VAROPreem Benelux project process and stage-gate methodology;
Develop project scope definitions, functional requirements, project schedules, budgets, quality plans, and risk assessments;
Coordinate and monitor engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover activities throughout the project lifecycle;
Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, safety requirements, and quality standards;
Monitor and control project progress through reporting on KPIs, budget status, planning, risks, forecast-to-complete, and scope changes;
Ensure technical project documentation and asset information are properly completed and transferred to Maintenance systems;
Evaluate contractor and supplier proposals, quotations, and technical compliance with project requirements;
Monitor/supervise contractor performance during execution and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project delivery expectations;
Initiate and support Management of Change (MOC), HAZOP studies, task risk analyses, and project safety reviews;
Ensure project-specific safety plans (VGWM plans) are established and implemented together with contractors and HSEQ;
Act as a technical knowledge resource within your discipline towards Operations, Maintenance, and fellow project engineers.
Your Profile   A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Process, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical discipline;
At least 5 years of relevant experience within industrial environments such as terminals, oil & gas, chemicals, logistics, or heavy…