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Lead inspector; L3

Job in 3090, Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Listing for: Technology Co
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Environmental Compliance
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40000 - 60000 EUR Yearly EUR 40000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead inspector (L3)

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Lead Inspector (L3)

Location:

Rotterdam, ZH, NL

Country/Region: NL

Job Area:
Maintenance

Business Unit:
Renewables Production

Are you a creator of change?

Everything we do at Neste serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. Over the past ten years Neste's transformation journey has taken the company from a local oil refining company to becoming a global leader in renewable and circular solutions.

Our purpose pushes us forward to search for new ways to reduce the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere, and to innovate circular solutions to reuse carbon again and again. Are you going to help us combat climate change?

Neste Netherlands is part of the Finnish parent company Neste. The plant in Rotterdam produces renewable fuels. Together with 200 colleagues we are working every day to operate, maintain, and improve the plant in an efficient and safe manner.

The Lead Inspector (L3) is the key specialist for Neste for inspection activities. The role reports to the Maintenance Engineering Supervisor and is the first contact point for the outsourced inspection team. The Lead Inspector (L3) has an independent reporting line to the plant manager. The Lead Inspector (L3) leads a team of 7 (external) inspectors. The purpose is to initiate, define, execute, and monitor the (un) planned inspections for Neste Netherlands.

The Lead Inspector (L3) provides assurance through an effective inspection program about the condition of the equipment. The role is accountable for the long-range inspection plan to optimize the inspection plans within the regulatory requirements with a methodical approach, with a strong focus on safety to execute the inspections safely and orderly.

The Lead Inspector (L3) is part of the maintenance department. The overall responsibility of the department is to maintain the plant and the supporting facilities according to legal and industry standards in a cost-efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop risk-based and cost-efficient inspections & maintenance plans
  • Analyze failures from the maintenance management system
  • Initiate and support improvement activities
  • Maintain, review, and update (and/or develop) preventive inspection plans, ensuring legal compliance & compliance with Neste standards, and taking into account technical developments in the industry.
  • Develop plans to maintain functional safety level and legal compliance such as PGS
    29, PED.
  • Ensure all required inspections are performed according to the multi-year plan and maintain the multi-year plan for the static equipment.
  • Ensure that the inspections are of the right quality and follow up on the NDT program that Neste is in compliance with internal and external standards.
  • Accountable for the approval of inspection reports including findings from the inspectors to assess the integrity of the equipment from periodical inspections to assure safe operations.
  • Manage the inspection management data system, reports from inspections, assessments of mechanical integrity, assessed mitigating measures, and follow up on these measures.
  • Act as a liaison with the maintenance engineering department to maintain the required integrity of equipment.
  • Initiate and lead improvement initiatives, monitor necessary tests if needed.
  • Ensure documentation is up to date and local legislation is incorporated into the Neste Netherlands management system and maintenance system.
  • Provide input in cost forecasting.
  • Contribute to keeping Neste (corporate) specifications up-to-date for the discipline area.
  • Participate in project teams and lead “small” projects, review technical improvements.
  • Experience:

  • Minimum 10 years in Oil & Gas, petrochemical (industry) as a level 3 inspector.
  • Prior experience in Projects and TAs execution.
  • Knowledgeable with international standards, petroleum/petrochemical plant materials and equipment (PRD, KVI, WBDA, PED).
  • Experienced in maintenance work control, planning, and reliability methodologies.
  • Knowledge of related maintenance and engineering disciplines.
  • Please submit your application as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in…

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