Technician

Role overview

This position is for a Technician to support operations at the Neste Singapore Refinery. The role is part of the Operations team and is centered on carrying out daily shift duties to help keep plant operations safe, stable, and dependable.

You will work in coordination with the Shift Supervisor, Deputy Shift Supervisor, and Operating Engineers to support reliable refinery operations. The role is part of a wider mission to help advance lower-carbon solutions and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Why this role may be a good fit

Neste describes itself as a company focused on climate solutions, circular economy progress, and the production of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. The organization emphasizes its values of care, courage, and cooperation, with a strong focus on safety and an inclusive work culture.

The company also highlights opportunities for personal growth, learning, collaboration across a global environment, and flexible ways of working.

Key duties

• Support safe and uninterrupted plant operations during shift work.
• Partner with Senior Technicians to track process conditions, safety matters, and any deviations from standards.
• Carry out field rounds to check for potential releases to air, land, or wastewater, and take preventive action where needed.
• Take process samples according to the routine schedule.
• Apply lockout/tagout procedures on equipment before maintenance work begins.
• Be prepared to work in confined spaces when required.
• Take part in permit-to-work activities, including cold work and hot work permits.
• Observe the condition of process equipment and facilities to help maintain high equipment availability.
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Keep operating areas clean and orderly.

Requirements

• A Higher Nitec in Chemical Process Technology, a Diploma in Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Recent graduates may apply, and training will be provided.
• Applicants without an equivalent engineering diploma may still be considered if they bring relevant experience.

Working conditions and application notes

This position involves shift duties on a 12-hour schedule following a 2-2-3 rotation pattern. The worksite is located in Tuas South, Singapore.

Transport pick-up and drop-off is available from selected MRT stations.

Applicants are asked to submit a CV and salary request through the company’s recruitment system. Applications submitted by email will not be reviewed. The company expects to respond within 2 weeks after the application period closes. The selection process may include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The chosen candidate must pass a health examination, including a drug test, and security clearance will be completed with the candidate’s consent.

Company overview

Neste is a global producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, with a business focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the transition to renewable energy. The company refines waste, residues, and other renewable raw materials into renewable fuels at refineries across three continents. It also notes strong sustainability credentials and recognition in major sustainability indices, along with annual revenue of EUR 20.6 billion in 2024 and a planned increase in renewable fuels production capacity to 6.8 million tons in 2027.