Head of Mining Engineering – Nickel Upstream Leader

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 3,000,000,000 - 6,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia seeks a seasoned Head of Mining Engineering to establish on-site operations from the ground up for a major nickel project in Sulawesi. You will ensure exploration and construction activities comply with ESDM regulations, prioritizing safety, environment, and GMP adherence.

You will manage permits, RKAB approvals, and environmental licenses, lead strategic mine planning and budgeting, and mentor a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geology with POP, POM, and POU certifications; POU required for legal KTT status.
• Minimum 8+ years in nickel mining with managerial or KTT experience, including strategic mine planning and supervision.
• In-depth knowledge of ESDM regulations, RKAB procedures, mine planning, grade control, stockpile management, nickel shipping, budgeting and contractor management.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and stakeholder management abilities with high integrity and discipline.
• Good command of English for technical coordination with teams and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with ESDM regulations and act as the official technical liaison with government agencies, including permits, RKAB approvals, and environmental licenses.
• Lead preparation, evaluation, and control of strategic mining and environmental documents (RKAB, Feasibility Studies, AMDAL) to support mine planning and production strategies.
• Oversee all mining operations including overburden removal, ore getting, hauling, stockpile management, shipping, and Grade Control implementation.
• Lead HSE initiatives by enforcing GMP and SMKP and environmental compliance.
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate the operations team and contractors to ensure adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or Geology

Job description

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia seeks a seasoned Head of Mining Engineering to establish on-site operations from the ground up for a major nickel project in Sulawesi. You will ensure exploration and construction activities comply with ESDM regulations, prioritizing safety, environment, and GMP adherence.

You will manage permits, RKAB approvals, and environmental licenses, lead strategic mine planning and budgeting, and mentor a cross-functional team.