Mechanical Supervisor

NESTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer of sustainable fuels is seeking a Mechanical Supervisor for their maintenance team in Singapore. The role involves overseeing mechanical maintenance operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. Candidates should have a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience in the refinery sector, fostering a safety-oriented culture. This position offers opportunities for personal development in a growing company focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Career development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in refinery and petrochemical industry.
• Prior experience in maintenance, project construction, or TAs execution.
• Knowledgeable in international standards for petroleum/petrochemical plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach the field contractor team for high performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental quality, and cost on each job site.
• Manage day-to-day operations in the field including task assignments.

Skills

Refinery experience

Strong communication skills

Safety-oriented mindset

Teamwork mindset

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance work control

Planning and scheduling tools

Job description

This is an ad for creators 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,

Mechanical Supervisor

to our maintenance team in Tuas Refinery.

You will focus on delivering safe, flawless and timely execution for the Mechanical field Maintenance. In this job you will work closely with Asset Management, Operation, Technical, HSSEQ etc.

In our team, you will provide direction and supervision of Static, Rotating, Civil or Ad-hoc contractors. This position is responsible for helping the organization achieve maintenance excellence/reliability improvements by providing direction and supervision for the execution of tasks. Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

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. To drive a growing impact as a global leader in renewable and circular solutions we live by our values every day; we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

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. Collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

More about the job

Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future

MAINTENANCE EXECUTION & LEADERSHIP

• Directly supervise and coach the field contractor team, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Ensure that all maintenance and project work is executed safely and in full compliance with local authorities, industry standards, and company rules and regulations.
• Manage the day-to-day operations in the field, including resource allocation, task assignment, and daily job discussions.
• Collaborate with Operations and Planners to jointly prioritize new work orders and ensure a smooth flow of activities.
• Act as the primary point of contact for frontline troubleshooting and problem resolution in the field.
• Attend daily operational and coordination meetings to provide real-time updates and align on priorities.
• Oversee cross-discipline coordination to ensure that all principal maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Resource and deliver all assigned Turnaround and Project maintenance activities, ensuring timely and on-budget completion.
• Manage and oversee the productivity and performance of third-party contractors and service providers in the field.

Safety, Quality and Compliance

• Uphold the highest standards of Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Cost on every job site.
• Instill a personal safety culture within the team, promoting continuous care for the well-being of all personnel on site.
• Actively participate in company safety programs and ensure the field team meets all functional safety targets.
• Enforce compliance with the MOC, PHA, and PSSR processes in the field.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained, history is captured, and feedback is utilized effectively to prepare for potential audits.
• Ensure adherence to all technical assurance and maintenance procedures.

Continuous Improvement & Reliability

• Solicit and implement feedback from the field team to identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Contribute to the development of effective work procedures and maintenance effectiveness programs, focusing on eliminating low-value work and replacing it with vital tasks.
• Provide direct feedback from on-site execution to the Reliability team and other stakeholders to optimize preventative maintenance plans and improve equipment reliability.
• Work with Engineering to eliminate bad actors by identifying repeat issues, understanding their root cause, and recommending repair, replacement, or re-engineering.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for both everyday troubleshooting and as feedback to engineers or production.

Others

• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility by understanding and supporting the maintenance budget and cost performance expectations.
• Collaborate with PMCs and the Maintenance Lead to meet budget targets, identify, and explain any discrepancies.
• Provide support to the Maintenance Lead for budget planning.
• Contribute to the development and updates of the material management strategy.

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

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• At least 5 years relevant experience in refinery and petrochemical industry
• Prior Experience in Maintenance, Project Construction and/or TAs execution
• Knowledgeable with international standards, petroleum /petrochemical plant equipment
• Experienced in maintenance work control, planning, scheduling
• Good communication skills with team work mindset
• Responsible, strong ownership and safety-oriented mindset

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 08 Oct 2025 at https://jobs.neste.com/job/Singapore-Mechanical-Supervisor/1326042200/ 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. A possible 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