Coal Market Expert - Indonesia

AME Mineral Economics Pty Ltd; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A global research firm in Jakarta is seeking an experienced Coal Research Lead to manage coal research activities and oversee market analyses both nationally and globally. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 12 years' experience in the coal industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex details effectively. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse teams and contribute to significant projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in coal industry (mining, trading, research, consulting).
• Ability to convey complex technical details succinctly in English.
• Well-developed network within the Indonesian coal sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage coal research activities in Jakarta.
• Oversee coal market analysis from national and global perspectives.
• Present research findings and proposals to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams in Indonesia and Australia.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Market analysis

Cross-cultural management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, or mining engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

About AME Group:
AME Group is a global professional services and research firm specialising in energy transition, carbon emissions, and renewables across the energy, materials, and infrastructure sectors.

Our team of engineers, economists, scientists, financial experts, and programmers produces world-class, independent research. We focus on the technical intricacies of on-site engineering and market analysis. Governments, NGOs, fund managers, primary producers, and the financial sector use our analysis and research platforms to drive technological change, plan greenfield projects, and develop low‑carbon plant expansions.

What We Do

• Expand research capabilities in renewables, battery metals, transition commodities, and new energy sectors like hydrogen.
• Analyze individual projects such as solar farms, mines, and infrastructure operations to deliver economic and planning insights.
• Build industry and plant engineering models and catalog carbon emission data using technical papers, production data, financial metrics, surveys, and site visits.

Our 2025 Focus

This year, we are prioritizing South East Asia, particularly Indonesia. We are establishing a Jakarta office as our regional hub and are eager to collaborate with Indonesian professionals.

About the Role

We are seeking an expert in coal mining industry with research and communication skills and a logical approach to problem solving. This is a key role at AME to lead coal research and to represent AME in front of multiple clients and stakeholders.

AME provides an opportunity to develop your technical skills and understanding as you work on large, complex problems with international partners.

Key Responsibilities

• To lead and manage AME Research coal research activity in Jakarta.
• To oversee coal market not only from national perspective but also global perspective.
• Present our coal research and opinion to clients and assist them with their research needs.
• Present our proposals at a board level or management to assist with energy transition issues.
• Support AME Jakarta office to identify talent, build capacity, develop skills and share experience.
• Lead projects with multiple teams and stakeholders, developing project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies, managing project risks, and mentoring junior researchers.
• Creation and maintenance of industry databases for both internal and external users.
• Collaborate with internal teams in Indonesia and Australia.

Role requirements, experience, and skills

• Visionary leader with ability to adapt and drive performance in the dynamic coal and energy sector.
• Minimum 12 (twelve) years of experience in coal industry (e.g. coal mine, trading, research, consulting, or mining services)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, or mining engineering from top tier universities, Master’s degree will be valued.
• Good written and oral communication skills with the capability to convey complex technical detail into succinct English.
• A well developed network of client contacts in the Indonesian coal sectors (private companies, State‑owned, and/or Government).
• Strong cross‑cultural management and communication with fluent English.

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