Technical Manager

Neste Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability-focused energy company in Singapore is seeking a Technical Manager to lead a team in ensuring safety, productivity, and sustainability at its refinery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process plant operations, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration. This role offers an opportunity to make a tangible impact on climate change initiatives in an innovative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in process plant operations or engineering.
• At least 5 years of managerial experience.
• Strong collaboration skills with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a professional team of engineers and technicians.
• Oversee refinery performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with technical documentation and specifications.

Skills

Process plant operations experience

People leadership

Project management

Innovative mindset

Planning and organizing

Education

Bachelor's degree in process engineering

Job description

Neste 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.

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 Technical Manager to our Neste Singapore Refinery team in Tuas South.

You will focus on leading and developing a team of Engineers, staff, and Technicians to provide comprehensive support to the Refinery, covering process engineering and controls, asset development, and product quality. The primary goal is to ensure safety, productivity, cost-effectiveness, and output while ensuring sustainability and compliance with all mandates. The position requires close collaboration with other refinery departments, the technology office, external stakeholders, and the Investment Project Governance team for operational excellence and successful project delivery.

Together with you and your expertise, we can make an impact today and keep our promises for tomorrow.

Your role in our team / in creating a sustainable future

• Overall management of the people related issues in the department including acquisition of resources and talent into the team and the development of a highly professional, capable and motivated team
• Leads Management of Change for facility, process, and technology.
• Improves refinery performance, availability and reliability through troubleshooting and concept development.
• Enhances Singapore Refinery energy efficiency by setting targets and identifying opportunities.
• Manages investment process: procedures, planning, reporting, forecasting.
• Responsible for investment project lifecycle until transfer to Operations and Maintenance for commissioning and start-up.
• Ensures technical procedures, documentation, and specifications are in place.
• Supports Operations in process troubleshooting and workflow optimization.
• Ensure that Technical operations are aligned to the overall mission, vision and values of the business.

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

• Minimum 15 years’ experience of process plant operations, maintenance, development or engineering with at least 5 years managerial experience
• Bachelor Degree or higher technical education, preferably in process engineering
• Strong people leadership capabilities and commitment to continuous improvement
• Co-operation and influencing skills to enable successful working with multiple stakeholders during different phases of the project
• Innovative mindset to approach challenges from different angles and being creative in coming up with solutions
• Strong planning and organizing skills and result oriented mindset to plan and meet the project targets
• Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset

Reasons to join us

Real impact right now. We create solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. 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, fostering both courage and curiosity. As a global company, collaboration is the key, and we believe in flexible, smart ways of working. We support personal development with versatile learning and career opportunities.

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