Mechanical Field Engineer

Technology Co; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer to lead maintenance activities at the Tuas Refinery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in rotating and static equipment maintenance. Key responsibilities include ensuring safety and compliance in maintenance work and improving reliability. Join us in making a real impact in creating a sustainable future.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in refinery and petrochemical, with 3 years in rotating and static equipment.
• Prior experience in projects and turnaround execution.
• Knowledge of international standards and petroleum/petrochemical plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all mechanical aspects of Safety, Environmental, Quality and Cost are being met.
• Accountable for execution of all maintenance work in accordance with local Authorities’ requirements.
• Jointly discuss new job priorities with Operation and Planners.
• Perform frontline troubleshooting of equipment.
• Ensure compliance with technical assurance and maintenance procedures.

Skills

Mechanical drawing interpretation

Reliability engineering

Process plant integrity knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Mechanical Field Engineer

Location: Singapore, 05, SG

Country/Region: SG

Job Area: Maintenance

Business Unit: RP, Refining

Are you our engineer of change? This is for you who wants to have a real impact on creating a healthier planet for our children every day. At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. Let’s create transformation for a sustainable future together.

We are looking for you as a Mechanical Field Engineer to join our Maintenance team at the Tuas Refinery, Singapore. You will focus on providing direction and supervision of mechanical work and ad‑hoc contractors, working closely with the Maintenance Lead to achieve maintenance excellence and reliability improvements.

Reasons to join

Real impact right now. We work in an inspiring and evolving business environment, where everything we do serves one purpose: to create a healthier planet for our children.

Safety and caring. We value safety always and everywhere. We want our work to feel good and do good. At Neste, we nurture a culture where everyone is welcome and feels safe, respected, and encouraged to be their unique true selves.

Exciting growth. Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global growing company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

More about the job – Your role in our team

• Ensure all mechanical aspects of Safety, Environmental, Quality and Cost are being met.
• Accountable for execution of all maintenance work in accordance with local Authorities’ requirements, industry and Neste rules and regulations.
• Ensure Neste and Contract Resources are available for scheduled jobs and special services. Manage, coach and facilitate a team to execute maintenance activities and distribute jobs daily.
• Jointly discuss new job priorities with Operation and Planners.
• Perform frontline troubleshooting of equipment.
• Adept in rotating equipment and vessel maintenance.
• Attend daily operational and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate cross‑discipline activities to complete the principal maintenance task.
• Participate actively in Neste HSSEQ programmes to achieve targets for own contractors and functional teams.
• Resource and deliver assigned Turnaround and Project maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance to MOC, PHA, PSSR processes.
• Apply Neste recommended practices for best‑in‑class results.
• Ensure compliance with technical assurance and maintenance procedures.
• Set a safety culture to continuously care about the safety of anyone on site.

Keys to success – The best combination to succeed

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in refinery and petrochemical, with 3 years in the same position for rotating and static equipment.
• Prior experience in projects and turnaround execution.
• Knowledge of international standards and petroleum/petrochemical plant equipment.
• Experience in maintenance work control, planning, and reliability methodologies.

Other strengths we value

• Good mechanical drawing interpretation skills.
• Reliability engineering on static and rotating equipment.
• Process plant and equipment integrity knowledge.

Wondering whether we are a match? Take a short test at https://neste.com/game.

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 20 December 2025. We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application deadline. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. The selected candidate must pass a health examination including a drug test and a security clearance (with consent).

About Neste

Neste creates solutions for combating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. With over 75 years of refining expertise, we are the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel and a forerunner in developing renewable and circular feedstock solutions for polymers and chemicals. We have set aspirational targets for climate, biodiversity, human rights, as well as our supply chain and raw materials. Our ambition is to make the Porvoo oil refinery in Finland the most sustainable refinery in Europe by 2030. Together with our partners we aim at a carbon‑neutral and nature‑positive value chain by 2040. Our success is created by 5 400 professionals working in 16 countries. Get inspired by our https://neste.com/story.