Mechanical Inspector

PT Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia; Sumatera Utara; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 279,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia (UOI) is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to plan, execute, and sustain inspection programs for static and rotating equipment and welding integrity across the plant. The role ensures mechanical integrity, reliability, and compliance with standards.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or diploma in mechanical or related fields, 4–6 years of plant inspection experience, and fluent English. Willing to be placed in Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 4–6 years in continuous plant operation with equipment inspection.
• Experience in welding inspection and failure analysis.
• Ability to read drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, and vendor reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage inspection programs for static and rotating equipment.
• Assess mechanical integrity and safe operation of equipment.
• Coordinate inspections and shutdown support with stakeholders.
• Review welding, repair, and NDT inspection activities.
• Lead RCA investigations and provide recommendations.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide guidance on fitness-for-service and asset life extension.

Skills

Fluent English

Reading drawings & P&IDs

Root cause analysis

NDT inspection

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Mechanical Inspector – Rotating & Static Equipment & Welding is responsible for planning, executing, and sustaining the inspection program for all static equipment, rotating equipment, and welding-related integrity aspects across the plant. The role safeguards equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and inspection compliance in line with company standards, statutory requirements, and applicable international codes and standards. The role holder is also expected to conduct robust root cause analysis (RCA), act as a technical investigator for failures or integrity incidents, and provide expert interpretation of inspection and NDT reports to support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant operation.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage inspection programs for static and rotating equipment.

Assess equipment condition and ensure mechanical integrity, reliability, and safe operation.

Coordinate inspections, maintenance activities, and shutdown support across relevant stakeholders.

Review and verify welding, repair, and NDT inspection activities in compliance with applicable standards.

Analyze inspection findings and provide recommendations for repair, replacement, or continued operation.

Lead or support failure investigations and root cause analyses (RCA) to prevent recurring issues.

Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Provide technical guidance on equipment fitness-for-service, risk mitigation, and asset life extension.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, Welding Engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.

Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in continuous plant operation preferable.

Strong practical exposure to both static equipment and rotating equipment inspection and maintenance interfaces.

Demonstrated experience in welding inspection, repair quality control, and technical investigation of failures or anomalies.

Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometrics, general arrangement drawings, repair dossiers, vendor reports, and technical specifications.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Willing to be placed in Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra.

PT. Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia (UOI) was established on January 3rd, 2012 and is wholly owned by Unilever Netherland.

UOI is one of the biggest Olechemical factories in the world and has been built on an area of 18 hectares, located in Special Economic Zone (KEK) Sei Mangkei, Blok M, N, R, S Huta VI District of Bosar Maligas, Simalungun, North Sumatra, Indonesia, where 30% of equipment manufacturers using domestic products, the plant is designed to process CPKO (Crude Palm Kernel Oil) and 95% of the products will be used by Unilever factories around the world.

PT. Unilever Oleochemical Indonesia (UOI) was established on January 3rd, 2012 and is wholly owned by Unilever Netherland.

UOI is one of the biggest Olechemical factories in the world and has been built on an area of 18 hectares, located in Special Economic Zone (KEK) Sei Mangkei, Blok M, N, R, S Huta VI District of Bosar Maligas, Simalungun, North Sumatra, Indonesia, where 30% of equipment manufacturers using domestic products, the plant is designed to process CPKO (Crude Palm Kernel Oil) and 95% of the products will be used by Unilever factories around the world.