Freelance Project Manager (ZZP)

VTTIGroot-RijnmondEURESpublished 09/28/2026

The Project Manager is accountable for the safe, compliant, timely and cost-effective delivery of the TP400 Jet Fuel Conversion Project. The project converts Tanks T402, T403 and T404 from gasoil/general service to dedicated Jet A-1 service and integrates the tanks with the existing filtration, circulation, dewatering, vapour, automation and DPO export infrastructure.

The role covers the full project lifecycle, including detailed engineering, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, operational readiness and final handover. The Project Manager will lead a multidisciplinary team and coordinate all interfaces in a live terminal environment, ensuring ongoing operations remain safe and protected.

  1. Project Scope Overview
  • Conversion of Tanks T402, T403 and T404 to dedicated Jet A-1 service.
  • New 12-inch DPO export connections and DDB valve arrangements.
  • Modification of jet fuel filtration and circulation systems.
  • Installation of a dedicated Fast Flush dewatering system connected to recovery Tank T405.
  • Tank internals, piping, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation and PCS7 automation modifications.
  • Testing, system completion, commissioning and readiness for certified Jet A-1 service.
  1. Key Accountabilities

Safety and Process Safety Leadership

  • Champion the Zero Harm objective and visibly lead safe project execution.
  • Ensure compliance with VTTI and terminal HSE requirements, Dutch legislation, PGS 29, ATEX, Permit-to-Work, isolation and LOTOTO requirements.
  • Lead construction readiness, SIMOPS, task risk and critical activity reviews.
  • Monitor HSE performance, leading and lagging indicators, and timely close-out of corrective actions.
  • Ensure protection against loss of containment, environmental impact and Jet A-1 product contamination.

Project Delivery and Governance

  • Establish the Project Execution Plan, governance structure