Process Engineering Lead (NEXBTL)

Technology Co; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy company based in Singapore is seeking a Process Engineering Lead to enhance refinery operations and improve process technology. In this vital role, you will guide a team to drive performance excellence, focusing on process optimization and KPI management. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in process engineering within the oil and gas sector, complemented by a degree in chemical engineering. Join us in creating sustainable solutions that mitigate climate change and foster a circular economy.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Innovative work environment

Commitment to safety and diversity

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in process engineering within the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.
• Ability to lead a team of process engineers effectively.
• Responsible attitude with a strong focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead process technology team for Refinery Operations improvements.
• Drive process optimization and troubleshooting efforts.
• Oversee process engineering KPI performance.

Skills

Process optimization

Chemical processing unit operations

Leadership

Safety-oriented mindset

Education

Degree in chemical engineering or relevant field

Job description

Process Engineering Lead (NEXBTL)

Location: Singapore, SG

Country/Region: SG

Job Area: Production

Business Unit: RP, Refining

Are you our next creator of change? Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you, Process Engineering Lead (NEXBTL), to join our Technical Team in Neste Tuas Singapore.

In this role you will lead a team of process engineers, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Safety and Engineering functions to strive for Operations Excellence in all plant performance aspects through improvement initiatives and projects.

Your team will focus on stabilizing and improving the NEXBTL and Hydrogen Production process to achieve high efficiency across different production modes. You will also collaborate with corporate stakeholders from the Technology Office, Feedstock Supply Team, and Production Planning Team.

Reasons to join

• Real impact right now – we create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy.
• Safety and caring – we value safety always and everywhere and foster a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and encouraged to be their unique true selves.
• Exciting growth – transformation brings new possibilities, fostering courage and curiosity. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

More about the job – Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future

• Lead process technology team to support Refinery Operations and Plant improvements.
• Enable process engineering team high performance through competency development and performance reviews, and plan resource loading for the team.
• Own and drive process optimization, troubleshooting and development topics to reach strategy targets.
• Endorse or approve specific categories of process technology changes, including (not limited to) capital investments, trial test runs, use of new feedstocks and additives, and defining unit-specific tolerances.
• Act as reviewer or owner for Process Engineering NMS document.
• Responsible for Process Engineering KPI performance.

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

• Degree in chemical engineering or relevant field and understanding of chemical processing unit operations and engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of work experience in process engineering and operations in the oil and gas, refining or petrochemical industry.
• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 31 January 2026. 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 soon. 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