Senior Process Engineer - Biodiesel
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Senior Process Engineer - Biodiesel

Rotterdam, NetherlandsFull-TimeOn-site

Job Description

Oversee refining workflows, thermal cracking processes, and catalyst efficiencies for our second-generation biofuel refining lines. At Pan Oleo, we value precision, chemical process excellence, and sustainable procurement logs. In this role, you will work alongside global team hubs to supervise operations and optimize biofuel distribution frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Optimize continuous transesterification and distillation column parameters for vegetable oils and waste lipids.
  • Monitor mass balance metrics, yield trends, and specific utilities consumption (steam, power, natural gas).
  • Manage scaling operations for second-generation Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) processing units.
  • Liaise with health and safety leads to ensure zero-incident compliance under Seveso directives.
  • Oversee commissioning workflows for brand-new heat recovery exchanges and piping systems.

Required Skills & Toolsets

Process Automation & SCADAHYSYS simulation modelingASME piping codesTransesterification chemistryMass balance trackingSeveso safety compliance

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related fields.
  • Over 5 years of verified experience in chemical refineries or bio-refining storage terminals.
  • Certification in HAZOP facilitation or process safety leadership is highly preferred.

Role Specifications

DepartmentEngineering
Employment TypeFull-Time
Experience Required5+ Years
Salary Range€6,500 - €8,200 / Month
LocationRotterdam, Netherlands
Work ModeOn-site
Open Positions2 Roles
Posted DateJuly 12, 2026
SUPPORT & COMPENSATION

Core Perks & Benefits

We provide resources, health subsidies, and flexibility to support every phase of your personal and professional journey.

Competitive Salary

Top-tier base compensation with structural performance incentives.

Flexible Work Mode

Hybrid work policies that balance team collaboration with remote flexibility.

Health Insurance

Comprehensive global medical, dental, and optical plan coverage.

Career Growth

Clearly defined technical leadership tracks and promotion structures.

Learning Budget

Annual stipends for safety, chemical process, and sustainability certifications.

Team Events

Structured department dinners, local volunteer projects, and corporate retreats.

Paid Leave

Generous vacation policies, sick leave allocations, and corporate holidays.

Work-Life Balance

Strict policies against out-of-hours requests to ensure wellness.

OUR TIMELINE

Recruitment Process

Get to know our evaluation process, from application review to onboarding.

01

Application

HR team reviews submitted CVs.

02

Screening

30-minute phone call.

03

Technical Interview

Role-specific assessment.

04

HR Interview

Compensation & values fit.

05

Offer Letter

Structured role contracts.

06

Joining

Comprehensive onboarding.

LIFE AT PAN OLEO

Our Company Culture

How we work together daily to deliver sustainable bio-energy parameters.

Team Collaboration

Team Collaboration

We operate in cross-functional squads where chemists, process engineers, and supply chain experts collaborate to solve bottlenecks.

Learning Environment

Learning Environment

Innovation requires failure and continuous training. We hold bi-weekly tech forums and support certifications.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

A well-rested team yields safe process outputs. We discourage off-hour tasks and provide flexible working models.

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