Senior Development Engineer

Neste; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Neste is seeking a Development Engineer to join the Asset Development team within the Technical Department in Singapore. You will lead the development of investment projects for refinery CAPEX, collaborating with site and global teams to turn ideas into executable concepts.

The role covers responsibilities from concept through pre-studies and feasibility to execution, with lifecycle accountability including pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years’ experience in operations and capital investment projects in oil refining or petrochemicals.
• Strong leadership, communication, EQ, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead early phases of refinery CAPEX projects, with technical and business evaluations; define investment concepts.
• Oversee pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up planning; ensure smooth transition to operation.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation in asset development and investment processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical/Mechanical Engg

Job description

Are you our next creator of change?

Are you looking for a career in an inspiring, global environment where your expertise makes a difference? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Together we can help our customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

Development Engineer

to our Asset Development team .

You will focus on leading the development of investment projects in accordance to Neste’s Plant investment principal. In this job you will work closely with site and global team in turning improvement ideas into capex projects.

In our team, you will be part of Asset Development team within the Technical Department. Together with your expertise, we can do meaningful work to drive Neste forward.

Reasons to join

We operate in an inspiring and evolving business environment as a global leader in renewable fuels. We contribute to Neste’s success by living our values every day: we care, we have courage, we cooperate.

We prioritize safety at all times and in every location. We strive to create a positive and impactful work environment.

Transformation brings new possibilities and fosters our courage and curiosity. As a global company, we support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities. Collaboration is key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working.

More About The Job

Your role in our team

• Project Development and Management: The Development Engineer is responsible for the early phases of refinery capital investment projects. This includes conducting technical and business evaluations, preparing investment concepts, and leading pre-study and feasibility studies. The ultimate goal is to finalize the project scope for definition and execution decisions.
• Project Lifecycle Responsibility: The Development Engineer's accountability extends throughout the entire project lifecycle. This encompasses overseeing pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up planning, ensuring a smooth transition from development to operation.
• Project Support and Improvement: The Development Engineer shall focus on developing his/her expertise in leading investment project development according to Neste PIPE model. Other responsibilities include: facilitating Business Engineering Alignment Meetings ; providing training on investment management processes; drive continuous improvement and innovation in asset development, investment systems, and processes.

You are expected to work with internal and external stakeholders at various stages of the project development, including :

• Singapore refinery Technical, Operations, Maintenance, HSSEQ, Finance, Procurement
• Counterparts from Global Asset Development, Development team in sites, Technology Office.
• External EPC, QP, Authorities, Technology Providier, vendors and contractors.

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

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or others related discipline). A strong understanding of cross engineering field, production economics, operations, and technology is essential.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in a combination of operations and capital investment projects within the oil refining, petrochemicals, or similar industries.
• Strong leadership skills and stakeholder management
• Good in communication, presentation and EQ
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company isthe 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