About the role

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Development Engineer role at Neste's refinery in Tuas South, focusing on leading early phases of capital investment projects in the renewable fuels industry. Responsibilities include project development, lifecycle management, and stakeholder coordination. Requires 5-7 years of experience in oil refining or petrochemicals with a relevant engineering degree.

EnergyFull-time

Key Responsibilities

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.
Work with internal and external stakeholders at various stages of the project development, including Singapore refinery Technical, Operations, Maintenance, HSSEQ, Finance, Procurement.
Work with counterparts from Global Asset Development, Development team in sites, Technology Office.
Work with external EPC, QP, Authorities, Technology Provider, vendors and contractors.

Requirements

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.
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.