Expert, Automation (OKI 3 Paper)

ASIA PULP AND PAPER; Sumatera Selatan; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) in South Sumatra, Indonesia, is seeking a seasoned commissioning engineer to lead the start-up of DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and field instrumentation systems at OKI site. You will verify against design documents, perform tests, troubleshoot automation issues, coordinate with mechanical and electrical teams, support FAT/SAT, ensure safety compliance, and hand over final documentation.

Responsibilities include preparing commissioning records, coordinating with vendors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, testing, and start-up of DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and field instrumentation systems.

Skills

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

Industrial networks

Troubleshooting

Coordination

Problem-solving

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens

ABB

Emerson

Honeywell

Yokogawa

Rockwell

Job description

Lead the commissioning, testing, and start-up of DCS, PLC, SCADA, HMI, and field instrumentation systems.

Verify automation systems against engineering design documents, P&IDs, control narratives, and functional design specifications.

Perform loop checks, I/O checks, interlock verification, cause-and-effect testing, and functional acceptance tests.

Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC/DCS logic and process control parameters.

Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process commissioning teams to ensure integrated system performance.

Diagnose and resolve automation and control system issues during pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Support vendor Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and performance guarantee tests.

Ensure compliance with safety standards, permit-to-work procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and commissioning protocols.

Prepare commissioning procedures, testing records, punch lists, and final commissioning reports.

Provide technical support during plant start-up, stabilization, and performance optimization.

Train operations and maintenance personnel on automation system operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.

Support final handover of automation systems to the operations team with complete documentation.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field.

Extensive experience in automation commissioning for industrial plants, preferably in pulp & paper, petrochemical, power, or process industries.

Strong knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, industrial communication networks, and field instrumentation.

Experience with leading automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Emerson, Honeywell, Yokogawa, Rockwell).

Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills during plant commissioning.

Familiarity with international safety and commissioning standards.

Excellent coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

A contract-based during project phase, with a high chance of permanent during operation & maintenance phase.

Willing to be placed in OKI, South Sumatra.

As one of the world’s largest pulp and paper companies, Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) is responsible for delivering quality products to meet the growing global demand for tissue, packaging and paper. On any given day, our products find their way into the hands of consumers in various branded forms from all over the world. Started in 1972 with Tjiwi Kimia producing caustic soda, now we run operations across Indonesia and China with an annual combined pulp, paper, packaging product and converting capacity of over 19 million tons per annum. Today, APP markets its products in more than 120 countries across six continents.

Over the years, we have expanded our operations significantly through the acquisition and expansion of several of our pulp and paper mills. It’s our commitment to customer satisfaction that enables us to grow our share in paper sales worldwide and broaden our presence through offices in many countries. We believe ‘tradition and modernity go hand in hand’ which means we value long term relationships as part of our Eastern traditions, while we also are eager to embrace the modern values of innovation and efficiency.

As one of the world’s largest pulp and paper companies, Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) is responsible for delivering quality products to meet the growing global demand for tissue, packaging and paper. On any given day, our products find their way into the hands of consumers in various branded forms from all over the world. Started in 1972 with Tjiwi Kimia producing caustic soda, now we run operations across Indonesia and China with an annual combined pulp, paper, packaging product and converting capacity of over 19 million tons per annum. Today, APP markets its products in more than 120 countries across six continents.

Over the years, we have expanded our operations significantly through the acquisition and expansion of several of our pulp and paper mills. It’s our commitment to customer satisfaction that enables us to grow our share in paper sales worldwide and broaden our presence through offices in many countries. We believe ‘tradition and modernity go hand in hand’ which means we value long term relationships as part of our Eastern traditions, while we also are eager to embrace the modern values of innovation and efficiency.