Manager, Power Plant Operation

ASIA PULP AND PAPER; Jawa Barat; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pulp and paper manufacturer in Karawang, Indonesia is seeking a Power Plant Manager to oversee all plant operations and ensure efficient performance of the coal-fired power plant. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, possess over 15 years of experience in power plant operations, with significant managerial experience. This role emphasizes compliance with EHS standards, and strong leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in power plant operations.
• At least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of boiler, turbine, MCC, PLC, and DCS systems.
• Solid knowledge of Indonesian power plant regulations and EHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and coordinate all plant operations.
• Ensure reliable operation of the coal-fired power plant.
• Monitor plant performance indicators and implement improvement actions.
• Manage fuel inventory and optimize coal usage efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and government regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power Plant, or Energy Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Lead, plan, and coordinate all plant operations, including boiler, turbine, water treatment, ash handling, and auxiliary systems.

Ensure reliable, safe, and efficient operation of the coal-fired power plant to meet mill energy demands.

Monitor plant performance indicators, analyze operational data, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.

Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs in collaboration with the maintenance team.

Manage fuel inventory, consumption reporting, and optimize coal usage efficiency.

Ensure full compliance with EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) and government regulations.

Lead, mentor, and develop the operations team to enhance technical competence and teamwork.

Prepare and manage operational budgets, cost analysis, and performance reports.

Coordinate with production, engineering, and utility departments to align plant output with mill requirements.

Support strategic initiatives to improve sustainability, energy efficiency, and emission reduction.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Power Plant, or Energy Engineering (Master’s preferred).

Minimum 15 years of experience in power plant operations, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Proven experience managing coal-fired power plants with strong understanding of boiler, turbine, MCC, PLC, and DCS systems.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Solid knowledge of Indonesian power plant regulations, EHS standards, and reporting requirements.

Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Other Requirements

Willing to be based full-time at Karawang

How many years' experience do you have as a Power Plant Operator?

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Company Overview

As one of the world’s largest pulp and paper companies, Asia Pulp and Paper Group (APP) is responsible for delivering quality products to meet the growing global demand for tissue, packaging and paper. On any given day, our products find their way into the hands of consumers in various branded forms from all over the world. Started in 1972 with Tjiwi Kimia producing caustic soda, now we run operations across Indonesia and China with an annual combined pulp, paper, packaging product and converting capacity of over 19 million tons per annum. Today, APP markets its products in more than 120 countries across six continents.

Over the years, we have expanded our operations significantly through the acquisition and expansion of several of our pulp and paper mills. It’s our commitment to customer satisfaction that enables us to grow our share in paper sales worldwide and broaden our presence through offices in many countries. We believe ‘tradition and modernity go hand in hand’ which means we value long term relationships as part of our Eastern traditions, while we also are eager to embrace the modern values of innovation and efficiency.

Company Size

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics More than 10,000 employees