Process Engineer

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

to our Technical Team in Neste Tuas Singapore.

In this job you will work closely with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering functions to strive for Operation Excellence in all plant performance aspects through improvement initiatives and projects. You will report to the Process Engineering Lead in the Singapore refinery.

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

• Continuous development of production processes in mid and long-term to ensure safety, high operational availability, productivity, utilization, efficiency and flexibility.

• Responsible for the Basis of Design (BOD) and Unit Specific Tolerances (UST) defining the operating limits for the units in the area of responsibility.

• Conduct test runs, identify 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 facilitating risk assessments, managing actions development and implementation.

• Site wide competence management and development for the technologies in the area of responsibility.As Singapore refinery representative in the global technology team. Sharing and execution of best practices and common initiatives from Rotterdam and Porvoo refineries. Support process technology evaluation and development.

• Technical support for the unit turnarounds including e.g shutdown, catalyst change out, 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 five years of work experience in process engineering and operations in the oil and gas, refining or petrochemical industry. 

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

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

• Know-how in the Hydrogen Production Unit (HPU) process and/or furnace/heater/reformer/fired equipment experience would be added advantage.

• 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).

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 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