Trainee Technician

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,

Trainee Technician

to our Refinery Operations Shift Team in Neste Tuas, Singapore. 

Selected applicants will undergo a comprehensive classroom and practical training programme for a fixed term contract of 12 months to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a Trainee Technician in the Neste Singapore refinery.

Upon successful completion and passing of the training programme, you will be appointed as a permanent Trainee Technician to perform safe and reliable operation of the refinery. Those with good performance can look forward to a rewarding career with Neste.

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

• Comply to Life Saving Rules and apply Process Safety Fundamentals critical process.

• Undertake the competency development program of the assigned field area to perform routine tasks under the guidance of a competent senior or peer.

• Proactively seek for support from more experienced team members to drive their own learning.

• Able to perform routine tasks independently after completion of the competency development program in the assigned field area.

• Able to understand and apply Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) and prepare blinding plan for single equipment.

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

• Graduates from Nitec / Diploma from any engineering discipline.

• Male applicants must have completed National Service. 

• Must not have worked in oil & gas or petrochemical industries within the last two years in order to qualify for this traineeship.

• Able to commit to a 1 year training program, consisting of classroom and on-the-job training.

• Willing to work 12 hrs rotating shift and comfortable working in an outdoor environment.

• Able to collaborate and communicate clearly and effectively within the operations team.

• Proactive learning, responsible, and positive attitude.

• Safety-oriented mindset.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application by 30 April 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 when application time ended. (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