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.
Deputy Event Lead
to join our Operations Event Team in our Refinery in Tuas .
You will focus on planning & preparing our Refinery for a Safe Turnaround. . In this job you will work closely with not only with the different stakeholders within Neste but also together with our external partners.
You must be a highly self-motivated individual, able to embrace changes, process a strong ability to work independently and live the values of Neste. Together , 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
Responsible to plan, prepare and execution of events related to Operations including operations resource planning for designated unit(s). Events are defined as:
- Turn-arounds (TA)
- Major Unit Shut-Downs (SD)
- Major maintenance activities i.e. Tank-inspections.
(Pre)Commissioning and initial start-up of capital investment projects
● Back-up Event team member in Turn-arounds and Unit Shut-downs
● Responsible and monitoring TA/SD execution and instruct shift teams accordingly and reporting progress
● Liaison of Operations to 3rd parties/suppliers related to operations support for preparing and execution of Turn-arounds and Shut-downs assigned by Operations Event Lead
● Responsible (within Operations) for optimizing the Shut-down & Start-up Schedule .
● Responsible for creating New NMS that optimize Turnaround & Shut Down .
● Responsible for review of Shift Team Operations Shut Down Instruction to ensure all the scope are covered in the instructions
● Responsible to communicate and train shift teams related to events
● Work closely with all Internal & External stakeholders.
Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role
● Minimum Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
● We value a proven track record. Candidate will be considered based on an equivalent combination of education & relevant work experience
● Responsible attitude and safety-oriented mindset
Other strengths we value
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make independent technical decisions.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills; able to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and HSE teams.
- Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers and technicians.
- Ability to work under pressure during plant shutdowns or urgent troubleshooting.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Let’s get you started
We look forward to receiving your CV and application (with a salary request) by 15 May 2026.
Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.
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
