Automation Technician

PT Sandvik Indonesia; Timika; On-site; IDR 78,120,000 - 167,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Sandvik Indonesia is seeking an Automation Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems within a mining operations context in Papua. The role focuses on safe and reliable system performance, preventive and corrective maintenance, and collaboration with operations teams.

Requirements include at least 2 years in automation, a High School or D3 IT related education, and proficient English. Will involve field work at Freeport, Papua, with strict SHEQ guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of automation experience.
• High School diploma or D3 IT or related field.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Repair parts and automate equipment according to instructions.
• Interpret designs, assemble/disassemble for adjustments.
• Perform maintenance tasks independently and monitor panels.
• Report work per procedures and keep records.
• Provide basic guidance to level 1 trainees.
• Ensure safety standards and SHEQ guidelines are followed.
• Raise anomalies to colleagues.
• Communicate with customers to explain procedures.

Skills

Automation experience

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Auto Electric

IT software

Tools

Auto Electric

IT software

Job description

Business Area: Mining

Job Category: Automation

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated systems, control equipment, PLCs, instrumentation, and related technologies to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role supports preventive and corrective maintenance activities, identifies opportunities for system improvements, and works closely with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Repairing and replacing parts, following instructions, and automating technical equipment.
• Interpreting basic automation designs and maintenance manuals, assembling and disassembling to make necessary adjustments and alignments.
• Carrying out maintenance tasks independently and checking the results, as well as monitoring equipment operating on the panel to detect potential issues.
• Reporting and documenting work done according to relevant procedures and work instructions.
• Basic communication with customers – able to explain basic operational procedures and refer them to the responsible or relevant person.
• Providing feedback to line managers/team leaders regarding equipment maintenance and service challenges during automation operations.
• Giving limited guidance to level 1 trainees.
• Ensuring all work procedures (using available tools) are carried out according to safety standards.
• Preparing and carrying out all activities in accordance with rules, regulations, procedures, instructions, and SHEQ guidelines, while raising awareness, including reporting anomalies to others.

Position Requirements

Location: Freeport (Highland), Tembagapura, Papua, Indonesia

Education

• Minimum High School/ D3 IT or related field

Certification

• Auto Electric
• IT software

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in automation

Technical Skills

• Automation or something like that (RCT/ Mine Gem)

Language Skills

• Proficient in English (spoken and written)

Applications close: 11 November 2026

Sandvik is global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas-tools for metal cutting, machinery and tools for rock excavation, stainless material, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems and sorting systems. The group had at the end 2014 about 47,000 employees and representation in 130 countries, with annual sales of more than SEK 80,000 M. We are seeking for people who are possionate about their work and possess the drive to excel.