General Manager Operation

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk; Jakarta Utara; On-site; IDR 2,500,000,000 - 5,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk is seeking a General Manager for the Heavy Equipment Rental Business Unit. You will provide strategic leadership, ensure high-quality equipment and skilled operators, and drive world-class maintenance and safety standards across remote mining sites.

You will steer budgets, lead negotiations, optimize asset utilization, and build a high-performing team to maximize ROA while maintaining SMKP compliance. Willing to be placed at mining sites across Indonesia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business with leadership experience.
• 15+ years in mining/heavy equipment sectors with 5+ years in senior leadership.
• Deep knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance and supplier management.
• Proven track record in large-scale equipment rental contracts (hourly, BCM/Ton, or dry/wet hire).
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive cost efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Set annual business plan and budgets to hit revenue and growth targets.
• Lead negotiations with mining clients and manage SLAs for favorable terms.
• Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across fleets.
• Manage asset lifecycle from procurement to end-of-life disposal to optimize CAPEX.
• Coordinate multi-site equipment deployment to meet production targets.
• Implement cost-control measures on fuel, tires, and spare parts inventory.
• Lead and develop Site Managers, Plant Managers, and operators at scale.
• Develop training programs to improve productivity and reduce mishandling.
• Build a high-performing management team through coaching and succession planning.
• Champion Zero Harm safety culture and SMKP compliance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational excellence

Cost control

Safety culture

People development

Contract and SLA management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

Bachelor's in Business Administration

MBA or Master's degree

Job description

Overview

The general manager provides strategic leadership and executive direction for the Heavy Equipment Rental Business Unit, holding full P&L accountability. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, reliable heavy equipment and skilled operators to mining client sites. By driving world-class maintenance standards, operational efficiency, and strict adherence to Indonesian mining safety regulations, the General Manager maximizes return on assets and builds long-term, profitable partnerships with mine owners and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute the annual business plan and operational budget to achieve the division's revenue, profit margin, and growth targets.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage Service Level Agreements (SLAs) with mining clients to ensure favorable contract terms and sustainable project economics.
• Direct comprehensive preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs across the fleet to consistently achieve targeted Physical Availability (PA) and Use of Availability (UA).
• Oversee the complete asset life-cycle, from procurement recommendations to component rebuilds and end-of-life disposal, to optimize capital expenditure and minimize Mean Time To Repair (MTTR).
• Oversee the deployment and scheduling of heavy equipment and operators across multiple remote mining sites to meet client production targets (e.g., BCM/Ton) without disruption.
• Implement rigorous cost-control measures targeting high-impact operational expenses, specifically fuel burn rates, tire management, and spare parts inventory, to maximize cost efficiency.
• Lead a large, multi-site workforce comprising Site Managers, Plant Managers, Chief Mechanics, and hundreds of Heavy Equipment Operators.
• Establish comprehensive competency development and training programs for operators to improve productivity and reduce equipment abuse/mishandling.
• Build a high-performing management team through effective coaching, performance evaluations, and succession planning.
• Champion a "Zero Harm" safety culture and enforce strict adherence to the Sistem Manajemen Keselamatan Pertambangan (SMKP), while supporting site-based teams in meeting KTT safety mandates to mitigate operational and environmental risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Business Administration; a Master's Degree or MBA is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 15 years of operational experience in the mining, heavy equipment, or mining contracting sectors, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (General Manager or Operations Director level).
• Deep understanding of heavy equipment specifications and maintenance systems for major brands (e.g., Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi).
• Proven track record in managing large-scale equipment rental contracts based on hourly rates, volume-based rates (BCM/Ton), or dry/wet hire models.
• Strong business acumen with knowledge in current and future policies, practices, trends, and information affecting the organization.
• Strategic agility with the ability to see ahead clearly, anticipate future consequences and trends accurately, and maintain a broad perspective.
• Strong drive for results; can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is very bottom-line oriented.
• Proficient in directing others by establishing clear directions, setting stretching objectives, and organizing work well.
• Capable of managing vision and purpose by communicating a compelling and inspired vision and remaining optimistic.
• Willing to be placed at operational mining sites across the Merdeka Group.