Controls Field Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 200.000.000 - 300.000.000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a highly skilled Controls Field Engineer for a short-term project in Indonesia. This role involves overseeing the execution of a control system upgrade for a steam turbine, requiring strong expertise in commissioning Mark VIe systems. Candidates must be independent and ready to engage directly with the client team while ensuring compliance and safety.

Benefits

Travel and accommodation provided

ITAS visa provided for 3 months

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning Mark VIe control systems.
• Ability to manage LOTO procedures and job hazard analysis.
• Comfortable working independently with the client.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for control panel installation and device cabling.
• Supervise the installation of new control systems and carry out commissioning tasks.
• Prepare technical documentation and conduct safety checks.

Skills

Documentation and reporting

Hands-on experience in industrial controls

Independent work

Education

Valid certifications for field work

Job description

Job Title: Controls Field Engineer - Steam Turbine Upgrade

Location: Tambak Lorok, Indonesia

Contract Type: Freelance Contract (Fixed Term)

Contract Dates: 2nd September 2025 - 5th October 2025

Visa/Sponsorship: ITAS provided for 3 months; candidates must be eligible to work in Indonesia on a short-term technical visa.

Travel/Accommodation: Provided

Start Date: 2nd September 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and self-reliant Controls Field Engineer to support the site execution of a control system upgrade on a steam turbine. You'll be on the ground, playing a crucial part in delivering a technically challenging project with tight schedules and high expectations.

This role requires someone with strong hands-on experience in industrial controls (preferably Mark VIe) and a solid track record in installation, commissioning, and site coordination for power generation or heavy industrial systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for the pre-outage planning, including control panel installation supervision and field device cabling.
• Perform thorough checks on existing cable schedules and control signal terminations.
• Supervise the installation of new control systems and hardware.
• Carry out commissioning tasks including loop checks, static and functional tests, system start-up, and tuning.
• Ensure control cabinet terminations are completed as per design documentation.
• Conduct safety checks and ensure compliance with site rules and work permit requirements.
• Prepare technical documentation, redlines, and final commissioning reports.
• Deliver brief, hands-on training to client personnel following commissioning.

Requirements

• Previous experience commissioning Mark VIe control systems (or equivalent industrial control platforms).
• Proven experience with control upgrades on steam turbines or similar rotating machinery.
• Comfortable working independently in the field, directly with the client team.
• Able to manage LOTO procedures, job hazard analysis, and safe work method statements.
• Valid certifications for field work (e.g. Electrical Safety, Work at Heights, etc.) preferred.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Willingness to be based at site in Indonesia for the full project duration.