Aster Graduate Programme ASPIRE

Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Singapore is seeking graduates for their 3-year Aster Graduate Programme, designed to develop technical and leadership skills. The programme offers hands-on experiences, job rotations, and mentorship opportunities, making a real impact in tackling energy challenges. Ideal candidates are final-year students or recent graduates with a passion for a responsible energy future. Competitive benefits and career progression are included.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Final year student or recent graduate with less than three years of work experience.
• Passionate about enabling a responsible energy future.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced colleagues on energy challenges.
• Drive petrochemical innovation through meaningful projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Learning agility

Initiative

Collaboration

Education

Graduated from a recognized university

Job description

Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd. – Jurong Island

Aster Chemicals and Energy (Aster) is a leading provider of chemical and energy solutions in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Aster is a joint venture led by Chandra Asri in partnership with Glencore Group. Building on the foundations of Singapore’s first oil refinery, our facilities on Pulau Bukom and Jurong Island serve as the nation’s hub for integrated refining and petrochemical production. Aster Bukom operates a 237,000 barrels per day refinery and a 1.1 million tonne per year ethylene cracker, while Aster Jurong Island produces essential petrochemicals that support industries across the region.

With over 60 years of heritage, Aster is shaping the future by driving progress and creating new opportunities for our people. From advancing energy solutions to driving petrochemical innovation, we welcome you to join us in our journey that reflects our commitment to sustainability and operational excellence in an evolving industry landscape.

Together, we can achieve more—come be a part of it.

What’s the role

Join us as a Graduate in Aster Chemicals and Energy (Aster), where you will embark on a holistic 3 year programme designed to nurture your technical and leadership potential.

The Aster Graduate Programme, ASPIRE, will give you a strong start to your career in the energy sector through a combination of practical, hands‑on experiences, formal curriculum to support competency development, job rotations, and mentorship opportunities.

The role will be based in Singapore. Start dates will vary by role.

What you’ll be doing

You will be working alongside experienced colleagues to tackle energy challenges and drive petrochemical innovation through meaningful projects in a fast‑paced, exciting environment. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to Aster by sharing your unique perspective and fresh ideas to co‑create solutions.

Who we’re looking for

• Someone passionate about enabling a responsible energy future.
• Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking, learning agility and a growth mindset.
• Showing initiative and ability to contribute actively while collaborating with others.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and challenging situations effectively.

You should be in your final year of study or have less than three years of relevant work experience if you have recently graduated.

You are required to have graduated from a recognized university prior to your first day at Aster.

You must have the legal right to work in Singapore without sponsorship. Aster is unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

What we offer

As an employee of Aster, you get to work with a community of forward‑thinking professionals who thrive on curiosity, embrace change, and see growth as a lifelong journey. You will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, career progression and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment of like‑minded individuals.

Together, we can achieve more — come be a part of it.

We thank you for your interest. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a discussion.