Mechanical Engineer

ASIA PULP AND PAPER; Sumatera Selatan; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 279,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) seeks a Mechanical Commissioning Lead to oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning of plant equipment, ensuring mechanical completion aligns with drawings, specs and vendor documentation.

You will supervise rotating and static equipment commissioning, tests, alignment, lubrication, and start-up readiness, while coordinating with electrical, automation and process teams to deliver integrated system readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive experience in mechanical commissioning for industrial facilities.
• Strong knowledge of rotating and static equipment, piping and utility systems.
• Experience with mechanical testing, alignment, vibration monitoring, lubrication systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-commissioning and commissioning of mechanical systems across the plant.
• Verify mechanical completion against drawings, specs, P&IDs and vendor docs.
• Plan and supervise commissioning of rotating and static equipment (pumps, compressors, tanks, piping).
• Conduct inspections, alignment checks, lubrication verification, testing and start-up readiness.
• Coordinate with electrical, automation, instrumentation and process teams for integrated readiness.
• Support FAT, SAT, vendor inspections and performance tests.
• Ensure compliance with safety, permit-to-work, LOTO and commissioning procedures.
• Clear mechanical punch lists and prepare handover documentation.
• Provide training for operations and maintenance on equipment operation and maintenance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lead the pre-commissioning and commissioning of mechanical equipment and systems throughout the plant.

Verify mechanical completion of equipment against approved drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and vendor documentation.

Plan, supervise, and execute commissioning activities for rotating and static equipment, including pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, conveyors, tanks, vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, and utility systems.

Conduct mechanical inspections, alignment checks, lubrication verification, flushing, cleaning, pressure testing, leak testing, and performance testing.

Coordinate equipment preservation, flushing, cleaning, and readiness prior to start-up.

Supervise equipment start-up, trial runs, performance verification, and reliability testing.

Troubleshoot mechanical issues identified during commissioning and recommend corrective actions.

Coordinate closely with electrical, automation, instrumentation, and process commissioning teams to ensure integrated system readiness.

Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), vendor inspections, and performance guarantee tests.

Ensure compliance with mechanical standards, safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and commissioning procedures.

Review and clear mechanical punch lists before system handover.

Prepare commissioning procedures, inspection records, test reports, mechanical completion documentation, and final commissioning reports.

Provide technical support during plant start-up, stabilization, and optimization.

Train operations and maintenance personnel on equipment operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Extensive experience in mechanical commissioning for industrial facilities, preferably in pulp & paper, petrochemical, power generation, mining, or other heavy industries.

Strong knowledge of rotating equipment, static equipment, piping systems, utility systems, and mechanical installation standards.

Experience with mechanical testing, alignment, vibration monitoring, lubrication systems, and equipment performance evaluation.

Familiarity with international engineering and safety standards (ASME, API, ISO, IEC, or equivalent).

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent coordination, communication, and leadership abilities.

A contract-based during project phase, with a high chance of permanent during operation & maintenance phase.

Willing to be placed in OKI, South Sumatra.

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Packaging, Paper & Forest Products More than 10,000 employees

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.

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.

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