Technical manager

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 worlds leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you

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.

Reasons to join

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.

More about the job

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

Lets get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 20 October 2025

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 first interviews are preliminarily scheduled to take place as soon as the application period has ended. (The person selected for the position must pass a health examination. 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 worlds 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 companys 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 2024 Nestes revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: