General Manager Operation

PT Merdeka Copper Gold Tbk; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 2,500,000,000 - 4,500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Merdeka Copper Gold is seeking a General Manager for the Heavy Equipment Rental Business Unit in Indonesia. The role provides strategic leadership, P&L accountability, and oversight of maintenance, safety, and multi-site operations to maximize asset performance and profitability.

The position requires 15+ years in mining/sectors with 5+ years in senior leadership, and a track record of managing large contracts and optimizing CAPEX while ensuring SMKP safety standards across remote mine sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mining Engineering or Business Administration; MBA advantageous.
• At least 15 years in mining/heavy equipment sectors, with 5+ years in a senior leadership role (GM or Operations Director).
• Experience managing large-scale equipment rental contracts based on hourly rates, BCM/Ton, or dry/wet hire models.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute annual business plan and budget to meet revenue, profit, and growth targets.
• Lead commercial negotiations and manage SLAs with mining clients to secure favorable terms.
• Oversee maintenance programs across the fleet to achieve target PA/UA.
• Oversee asset lifecycle from procurement to end-of-life disposal to optimize capex.
• Deploy and schedule heavy equipment and operators across remote sites to meet production targets.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, or Business Administration

Master's Degree or MBA

Tools

Caterpillar

Komatsu

Volvo

Hitachi

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.

Mining, Minerals & Metals 1,001-5,000 employees

Merdeka Copper Gold is an Indonesian Stock Exchange listed company holding company of and owns the flagship Tujuh Bukit Project Project under PT. Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) as its subsidiary in the Banyuwangi region, East Java.

As it is a tremendously exciting time for Merdeka Copper Gold to grow, we offer experienced the excellent opportunity to advance their career by contributing to the development of the operations, standards, systems and processes that will underpin our future growth.

Merdeka Copper Gold is an Indonesian Stock Exchange listed company holding company of and owns the flagship Tujuh Bukit Project Project under PT. Bumi Suksesindo (BSI) as its subsidiary in the Banyuwangi region, East Java.

As it is a tremendously exciting time for Merdeka Copper Gold to grow, we offer experienced the excellent opportunity to advance their career by contributing to the development of the operations, standards, systems and processes that will underpin our future growth.