Lineman - Power Transmission & Distribution

PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara; Nusa Tenggara Barat; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Indonesia is seeking a Lineman for Power Transmission & Distribution. The role involves maintenance, inspection, and emergency restoration of electrical networks from high tension lines to distribution systems. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of experience, with knowledge of 150 kV systems preferred. Strong commitment to safety and effective communication skills are essential. The position may require shift work and local hiring. Join a company dedicated to operational excellence and safety in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of directly related work experience in transmission & distribution.
• Hold K3 Teknisi Listrik and TKPK certification (advantage).
• Knowledge of 150 kV transmission systems and distribution networks (LV/MV).
• Willing to work shifts (day/night) and on a work roster.
• Willing to work as local-hired.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, inspection, repair, and construction activities on the electrical network.
• Respond to faults, outages, or line trips and restore power.
• Conduct regular patrols, inspections, and maintenance on poles, towers, and cables.
• Execute field switching, isolation, earthing, and work permits safely.
• Ensure communication between control room and field conditions.

Skills

Transmission and distribution line maintenance

GIS

Underground cable works

Fault detection

Protection coordination

Safety Orientation

Clear reporting and stakeholder management

Education

Minimum Senior Technical School or equivalent

Bachelor degree (advantage)

Job description

Lineman - Power Transmission & Distribution

Lineman personnel are directly responsible for performing maintenance, inspection, repair, construction and emergency restoration of 150kV transmission line, 150kV GIS, 150kV AIS, distribution network (400V, 11kV, 33kV) both overhead and underground and substation at Power Business Unit Department.

Some of your duties will include:

Operation and Maintenance of Transmission and Distribution Networks

Lineman personnel are directly responsible for performing maintenance, inspection, repair, and construction activities on the electrical network—from 150 kV transmission lines to 33 kV, 11 kV, and 400 V distribution systems. Their work ensures that power is transmitted and distributed safely and reliably to all users.

Real-Time Fault Response and Restoration

When faults, outages, or line trips occur, linemen are the first responders who locate and isolate the problem, carry out emergency repairs, and restore power within minimal time. This function is critical to maintaining operational continuity and minimizing downtime.

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Lineman teams conduct regular patrols, inspections, and maintenance on poles, towers, insulators, conductors, and cables. Their preventive actions detect potential failures before they cause interruptions or safety incidents.

Safe Execution of Field Work

Lineman roles are essential to executing field switching, isolation, earthing, and work permits in coordination with the control room. They ensure all maintenance, repair, and construction activities are performed under safe electrical and environmental conditions, protecting both personnel and equipment.

Coordination Between Operations and Maintenance

Lineman teams act as the operational link between control room (dispatch) and field conditions, ensuring proper communication, execution, and verification of system operations such as switching, energization, or isolation.

Other duties as assigned

What skills and experience do you need?

• Minimum Senior Technical School or equivalent. Bachelor degree would be advantage.
• Minimum three (3) years of directly related work experience in transmission & distribution
• Hold K3 Teknisi Listrik and TKPK certification would be advantage
• Having knowledge of 150 kV transmission systems and distribution networks (LV/MV).
• Working at height.
• Technical Skills: Transmission and distribution line maintenance, GIS, underground cable works, fault detection, protection coordination.
• Safety Orientation: Strong commitment to HSE compliance.
• Communication: Clear reporting and stakeholder management.
• Willing to work shifts (day/night) and on a work roster.
• Willing to be working as local-hired.

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Amman Mineral International (AMMAN) is the second-largest copper-and-gold mining company in Indonesia, operating the Batu Hijau mine on the island of Sumbawa. In all aspects of business and operations, AMMAN adheres to international standards of corporate governance, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.