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Are you our next creator of change?

This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.

We are looking for you,

Permit to Work Coordinator

to our Operations team in Tuas, Singapore.

You will focus on the coordination of the issuing of Permit to Work in line with PTW work instruction by liaising between Operations and Maintenance (contractor).  In this job you will work closely with the Operations Shift Teams, Operations support team and Maintenance to ensure safe execution of maintenance activities in our refinery. Your role is responsible to lead the safe and smooth Permit to Work (PTW) issuing in accordance with the PTW process.

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 work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions 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 and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

More about the job

Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future

• Responsible for smooth, safe and reliable execution of the Permit to Work (PTW) issuing process
• Responsible for monitoring of simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) to ensure safe work execution prior to permit issuance
• Responsible for the coordination of the issuing of Permit to Work in line with PTW work instruction by liaising between Operations and Maintenance (contractor)
• Responsible for the continual improvement of the PTW process or any related Standard Operating procedures
• Responsible for the upkeep of the PTW documentation, execution and KPI monitoring
• Responsible for setting of the priority for PTW issuing, in line with the planned activities to ensure the smooth execution/ implementation of maintenance/ project activities
• Responsible for the decision making and approval authority for the go/ no-go for unplanned permit applications
• Responsible as the lead of the PTW team during unit shutdowns, turnaround
• Responsible to conduct training/ induction to the PTW work instruction for refresher training or new joiners
• Support Operations shift teams in preparation and endorsement of Lock-out/ Tag-out (LOTO) and Blinding documentation

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

• Minimum Diploma in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• At least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in Oil and Gas industry including Permit to Work responsibilities.
• Cooperation and Coordination are key attributes to succeed in this role.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by  28 October 2025

We will do our best to contact you 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. A security clearance is obtained with their 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