Senior Instrument Engineer

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. We are looking for you, Senior Instrument Engineer to our Asset Management team in Singapore Tuas Refinery. You will focus on Provide Instrument reliability improvement program and engineering support to the Neste Singapore Refinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Responsibilities include engineering assessments, engineering design, turnaround and maintenance support, root cause analysis and troubleshooting, implementation of corrective solutions, and driving long-term equipment reliability and improvement initiatives. In this job you will work closely with various departments such as Procurement, Technical, HR & CD , HSSEQ, IPEG , Operation , maintenance , M&MA , Global RCC and Asset Development team. In our team, you will deliver safe, efficient, quality and timely Maintenance & Turnaround performance and reliable asset lifecycle by using right engineering standards & practices, robust work processes with competent and motivated people to maximise mechanical availability of our assets. 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. We work at the office at least three days a week to ensure seamless teamwork and a sense of belonging. More about the job Your role in our team Instrumentation Design & Engineering • Lead the design, specification, and selection of field instruments, control valves, and associated systems within Maintenance team. • Ensure engineering deliverables (P&IDs, loop diagrams, instrument datasheets, specifications) comply with project and regulatory standards. • Provide technical solutions for complex instrumentation issues. • Acts as a technical authority for instrumentation installations / systems for the Neste Singapore Refinery Maintenance & Reliability Support • Oversee the maintenance strategy and lifecycle management of instrumentation and control systems. • Analyse instrumentation equipment performance and failures; recommend preventive or corrective actions. • Support plant reliability initiatives and optimize maintenance PM/CM plans. Project & Turnaround (TA) Support • Act as the instrumentation subject-matter expert (SME and SPA) for projects, modifications, and turn around. • Review and approve instrument-related scopes, plans, and execution. • Ensure instrumentation work aligns with safety, quality, and schedule requirements. Asset Integrity & Compliance • Ensure instrumentation systems comply with relevant standards, codes, and corporate policies. • Conduct risk assessments and participate in safety and process hazard studies (HAZOP, SIL, LOPA). • Monitor instrument calibration, testing, and certification programs. • Develop and maintain NMS instrument standards, philosophies, and specifications. • Maintain and update the Asset Management (AM) risk register Technical Leadership & Mentoring • Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to Area Engineer, Operation engineers and maintenance supervisor. • Promote best practices and standardization across instrumentation systems. • Facilitate technical training sessions for operations and maintenance teams. Continuous Improvement & Innovation • Identify opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and efficiency. • Implement digitalization or advanced monitoring solutions where applicable. • Benchmark instrumentation practices against industry standards and emerging technologies. Keys to success in this role / The best combination to succeed in this role Education: • Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering Professional Experience: • Minimum 10-15 years of experience in instrumentation engineering, preferably in process industries (oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, renewable fuels, or chemicals). • Proven track record in design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of instruments, control valves, analysers, and related systems. • Experience in plant turnaround (TA) projects, capital projects, and BAU support. • Familiarity with asset management, reliability engineering, and lifecycle planning of instrumentation systems • Hands-on experience with DCS, PLC, SCADA systems, and instrument loop tuning. • Knowledgeable with international standards, petroleum /petrochemical plant materials and equipment • Experienced in maintenance work control, planning, reliability methodologies • Good communication with strategic thinking Technical Know-How & Skills • Deep understanding of instrumentation and control principles, including process measurement, field instruments, and control valves. • Knowledge of standards and codes such as International Society of Automation (ISA), American Petroleum Institute (API), IEC, and ISO instrumentation standards. • Ability to perform instrument troubleshooting, calibration, health checks, and performance analysis. • Strong capability in specification writing, vendor evaluation, and technical review of instrumentation documentation. • Proficient in instrumentation design software, e.g., AutoCAD P&ID, instrument management systems, and calib…