Chemical Technician

Jawa Satu Power, PT; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 110,000,000 - 170,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Jawa Satu Power (JSP) is seeking a Chemical Technician to support plant chemistry and water treatment through laboratory testing, data verification, and dosing system monitoring.

You will work with the Chemical Engineer and plant teams to ensure safe, reliable operations; the role requires a Bachelor's or Diploma in a related science and 1–2 years of experience in a laboratory setting within a power or process industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience as a Laboratory Analyst in a power plant, chemical, or process industry.
• Proficiency in chemical and physical testing procedures; experience with AAS, IC is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of water treatment, steam and water cycle chemistry in HRSG and CCGT plants.
• Familiarity with EPRI guidelines, GLP, ISO 9001/17025, and chemical safety practices.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Willingness to work a shift schedule in an operational plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses and chemical testing per procedures.
• Review lab results for completeness, plausibility, and consistency.
• Support data trending, troubleshooting, and investigations via sampling and testing.
• Execute approved chemical dosing adjustments and monitor dosing systems.
• Perform basic lab equipment checks and monitor reagents and consumables.
• Maintain lab records, calibration logs, and chemical usage docs.
• Comply with lab procedures, chemical handling, and HSE standards as RIC.
• Support lab improvements, audits, and updated testing methods.

Skills

Laboratory testing

AAS/IC experience

Water treatment knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Diploma in Chemistry/Chemical Eng

Tools

AAS

IC

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together

Jawa Satu Power is committed to operating one of Southeast Asia's largest and most advanced combined-cycle power plants. We are looking for a Chemical Technicianto support our plant chemistry and water treatment operations through laboratory testing, chemical control, and analytical data verification.

If you have a background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and are passionate about laboratory analysis, water treatment, and safe plant operations, we'd love to have you on our team!

We're Looking for You

As a Chemical Technician, you will support plant chemistry and water treatment programs by performing laboratory analyses, verifying test results, monitoring chemical dosing systems, and executing approved chemical control activities. You will work closely with the Chemical Engineer and other plant teams to support reliable and efficient plant operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing laboratory analyses and chemical testing, including additional testing when required.
• Reviewing laboratory results for completeness, consistency, and plausibility, and escalating abnormal findings to the Chemical Engineer.
• Supporting chemical data trending, troubleshooting, and technical investigations through sampling, testing, and field observations.
• Executing approved chemical dosing adjustments and monitoring chemical dosing systems in accordance with established procedures.
• Performing basic laboratory equipment checks and monitoring the availability of reagents and consumables.
• Maintaining laboratory records, calibration logs, chemical usage documentation, and technical reports.
• Complying with laboratory procedures, chemical handling requirements, and HSE standards, including acting as Responsible In Charge (RIC) for assigned activities under the Permit to Work system.
• Supporting laboratory improvements, audits, and the implementation of updated testing methods and procedures.

What You'll Bring

• Education: Bachelor's degree (S1) or Diploma (D3) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience: 1–2 years of experience as a Laboratory Analyst in a power plant, chemical, or process industry.
• Laboratory Skills: Proficiency in chemical and physical testing procedures. Experience with AAS, IC, or similar analytical equipment is an advantage.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of water treatment systems, including pretreatment, desalination, demineralization, and wastewater treatment, as well as steam and water cycle chemistry in HRSG and combined-cycle power plants.
• Standards & Safety: Familiarity with EPRI guidelines, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), ISO 9001/17025 systems, reagent preparation, calibration, and chemical safety management.
• Personal Attributes: Analytical, methodical, detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and able to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Work Schedule: Willingness to work on a shift schedule in a power plant operational environment.

Who We Are

PT Jawa Satu Power (JSP) is a joint venture between Pertamina NRE, Marubeni, and Sojitz, established to develop and operate the Jawa-1 CCGT Power Plant—the largest gas-fired combined cycle project in Southeast Asia.

Backed by a global network of partners from Japan, Korea, the U.S., Europe, and Indonesia, JSP combines innovation and collaboration to deliver reliable energy. We are committed to integrity, transparency, and creating long-term value for all stakeholders.

Let's POWER the future—together!