Expert, Mechanical Maintenance

APP Group; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 780,000,000; Full time

Job summary

APP Group in Jakarta is seeking a senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to lead commissioning activities and stabilize early production. You will troubleshoot complex mechanical problems, ensure pilot equipment readiness, and mentor local teams to implement best practices for reliability and efficiency.

The role requires 10–15 years in pulp & paper or similar industries, strong leadership, and coordination with international suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10–15 years of mechanical maintenance experience in pulp & paper or related industries.
• Experience supporting greenfield projects, new plant commissioning, or major production line start-ups.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
• Fluent English preferred for coordination with international suppliers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical maintenance activities during commissioning, start-up, and early production stabilization.
• Provide expert troubleshooting for complex mechanical problems affecting production performance.
• Ensure all mechanical equipment is commissioned, tested, and handed over per specs and standards.
• Identify reliability risks and implement preventive solutions.
• Optimize maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability and efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis on critical equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans for critical assets.
• Collaborate with commissioning engineers, OEMs, contractors, and operations teams for smooth start-ups.
• Review equipment installation quality, alignment, lubrication, tolerances, and readiness.
• Mentor local maintenance engineers and technicians, sharing best practices.
• Support shutdown planning and final equipment acceptance.
• Recommend maintenance improvements to reduce costs while improving reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, LOTO procedures, and engineering standards.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Cross-functional communication

English language

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Pumps

Gearboxes

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Conveyors

Paper Machine Equipment

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical maintenance activities during commissioning, start-up, and early production stabilization.
• Provide expert troubleshooting for complex mechanical problems affecting production performance.
• Ensure all mechanical equipment is commissioned, tested, and handed over in accordance with project specifications and operational standards.
• Identify potential reliability risks before equipment failures occur and implement preventive solutions.
• Optimize maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability and production efficiency.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on critical equipment failures and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans for all critical mechanical assets.
• Work closely with commissioning engineers, OEM specialists, contractors, and operations teams to ensure smooth plant start-up.
• Review equipment installation quality, alignment, lubrication, tolerances, and commissioning readiness.
• Mentor and coach local maintenance engineers and technicians, transferring technical knowledge and best maintenance practices.
• Support shutdown planning, commissioning punch-list closure, and final equipment acceptance.
• Recommend maintenance improvements that reduce maintenance costs while improving equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, LOTO procedures, and company engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10–15 years of mechanical maintenance experience in pulp & paper, tissue, packaging paper, or other large continuous-process manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience supporting greenfield projects, new plant commissioning, or major production line start-ups.
• Strong expertise in paper machine equipment, rotating machinery, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, conveyors, and utility equipment.
• Demonstrated success in improving equipment reliability and reducing unplanned downtime.
• Experience working with international OEM suppliers and commissioning teams is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Fluent English is preferred for coordination with international suppliers and technical teams.