Expert Project Dissolving Pulp

APP Group; Riau; On-site; IDR 800,000,000 - 1,100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

APP Group in Indonesia seeks an experienced Chemical Engineer to lead and execute dissolving pulp project development from design through commissioning at the Perawang Mill. The role emphasizes process optimization, quality control, and achieving safety and efficiency goals.

The candidate should bring a minimum of 10 years in the dissolving pulp sector, strong knowledge of pulping and bleaching technologies, and proven ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, vendors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant pulp industry experience, including dissolving pulp projects or operations.
• Strong knowledge of dissolving pulp processes, equipment, and quality requirements.
• Experience in commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Good communication skills in English and willingness to work at Perawang Mill.

Responsibilities

• Review process designs, equipment specifications, and technical proposals.
• Provide expertise in pulp purification, prehydrolysis, cooking, bleaching, and process optimisation.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, vendors, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Support installation, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot process issues affecting pulp purity, viscosity, reactivity, and production efficiency.
• Develop operating procedures and train mill personnel.
• Ensure project activities meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related

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Job Purpose

Provide technical expertise for dissolving pulp project development, implementation, and commissioning to achieve required product quality, production capacity, and operating efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Review process designs, equipment specifications, and technical proposals.
• Provide expertise in pulp purification, prehydrolysis, cooking, bleaching, and process optimisation.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, vendors, and contractors throughout project execution.
• Support installation, commissioning, start-up, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot process issues affecting pulp purity, viscosity, reactivity, and production efficiency.
• Develop operating procedures and train mill personnel.
• Ensure project activities meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant pulp industry experience, including dissolving pulp projects or operations.
• Strong knowledge of dissolving pulp processes, equipment, and quality requirements.
• Experience in commissioning, start-up, troubleshooting, and process improvement.
• Good communication skills in English and willingness to work at Perawang Mill.