Inspection Engineer

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Inspection Engineer

to our Asset Management team in the Singapore Tuas Refinery.

Your role is to develop and execute of the site inspection program (i.e. RBI), and ensure the timely inspections of critical equipment and systems. This position provides essential support to the refinery’s Asset Integrity framework to obtain optimum availability and utilization of static equipment and piping and ensure compliance to local statutory requirements. This role also provides expert advice and engineering support to the different disciplines in the refinery on asset integrity matters. Together, with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. We live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.


More about the job

Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future

• Responsible for implementing the Asset Integrity framework for the site and ensuring relevant equipment compliance to local statutory requirement
• Technical subject matter expert for asset integrity issues. Provide technical recommendations & advise based on ASME codes and standards
• Provides technical support to the site. This includes providing troubleshooting efforts, work scope or job plan deliverables, and supporting Maintenance, Projects or Turnaround (TAR) activities as assigned.
• Provide the right TA/Shutdown inspection and maintenance work scope with relevant justification
• Initiate and raise Management of Change (MOC) for proposed improvement of piping/equipment
• Accountable for timely closure of NCR and MOC
• Ensure QA/QC documentation and ITP compliance to applicable codes, standards and specification. 
• Conduct and lead the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures
  
  

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

• Degree in Mechanical / Materials Engineering.
• At least 10 years’ experience in Refinery and Petrochemical process technical environment. Prior Experience in Asset Integrity, TAs, Projects and Maintenance execution and Risk-based inspection is essential.
• Understand Operations, Maintenance and Engineering practices. Familiar with corrosion failure mechanisms in the refinery.
• Knowledgeable with petrochemical codes and standards such as ASME, API, NACE and various NDE methods.
• Having relevant certifications in API 510, 570, 653, AWS CWI/CSWIP is an advantage
• Relevant inspection skill - i.e. inspection methodologies & NDT, welding, corrosion management, RBI methodology, materials science knowledge.
• Competency in analysing trends and patterns, problem solving capability (knowledge in RCA)
• Knowledge in CMMS systems

Other strengths we value

• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, while promoting a culture of teamwork.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude, and the ability to make timely decisions through sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including Plant Operations and other Engineering disciplines.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 31 Jan 2026.

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 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