Competence Development Specialist

Are you our next creator of change?

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

We are looking for you,

Competence Development Specialist 

to our Neste refinery in Tuas South.

You will focus on ensuring workforce competence through structured Learning Needs Analysis (LNA), governance of learning systems, developing materials and curriculum, and effective management of training delivery and cost, in support of safe, compliant and reliable refinery operations. In this job you will work closely with but not limited to Operations Team including Operations Manager, Day Superintendents and Master Trainers.

In our team, you will work in a team that values the courage to be open and honest in discussions, care for team member’s well-being and foster seamless cooperation without boundaries. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global  company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

More about the job

Your role in our team

• Partner with Operations to align competence development with operational risks and business priorities.

• Lead and govern Learning Needs Analysis to identify competence gaps and define risk-based training plans.

• Administer L2O and HUGO systems and ensure learning and competence data accuracy.

• Design, approve, and maintain training materials, curricula, and e-learning under governance standards.

• Plan and deliver training without disrupting critical plant and operational activities.

• Organise and facilitate Learning Together events to promote shared learning.

• Manage training budgets, vendors, and OTS projects for cost-effective delivery.

• Ensure compliance with learning governance, NMS standards, and audit requirements.

• Monitor training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of competence programmes.

Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role

• Degree in any related discipline, mandatory certification in ACTA or ACLP is required

• Experience in Energy & Chemical Sectors petrochemical industry or manufacturing  environment preferred.

• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

Other strengths we value 

• Training Design Development

• Competence Assessment and Governance

• Project and Stakeholder Management

• Cost and Budget Management

• Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 28 February 2026

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

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 first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place on week 8-9 of 2026. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination including a drug test. A security clearance is obtained with your consent.)

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com