Process Engineer (PTU and HTU)

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,

Process Engineer (PTU and HTU)

to join our Technical Team in Neste Tuas Singapore.

In this job you will work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering functions to strive for Operations Excellence in all plant performance aspects through improvement initiatives and projects.

Together with you and your renewable refining feedstock and pretreatment expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.


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

• As an experienced Process Engineer, you lead cross functional team to drive continuous improvement of the processing capability and availability of PreTreatment (PTU) and Heat Treatment (HTU) units

• Responsible for the Basis of Design (BOD) and Unit Specific Tolerances (UST)  and defining the Operating Limits for PTU and HTU

• Responsible to build up the competency of PTU and HTU processing technologies in the organization

• Conduct test runs, resolve bottlenecks, develop solutions and manage capital investments in the early phases of the project lifecycle.

• Support operations in troubleshooting major process challenges and investigating high risk non-conformances.

• Improve process safety by participating in risk assessments, managing actions development and implementation.

• As Singapore refinery representative in the global technology team. Sharing and execution of best practices and common initiatives from Rotterdam and Porvoo refineries. 

• Technical support for the unit turnarounds including e.g shutdown, new feedstock introduction, and investments and start-up. 

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

• B Sc. or higher degree in chemical engineering or relevant field and understanding of Renewable products chemical processing unit operations and engineering.

• At least 10 years of work experience in process engineering and operations in the oil and gas, refining or petrochemical industry from pretreatment processes. 

• Experience on plant operations, test runs, unit startups and shutdowns and operations troubleshooting is considered as an advantage

• Good understanding of end-to-end feedstock value optimization in HVO processes

• Understanding and experience utilizing process models and simulations to support in plant optimization and troubleshooting 

• Strong interpersonal and planning skills

• Good ability to influence in global matrix organization with cultural awareness, performance-driven and active networking attitude 

• High safety standards and strong influencing skills

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 24 March 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 as soon as possible. (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