Mechanical Lead – Commissioning & Operations Readiness

PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara; Nusa Tenggara Barat; On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Lead, where you will oversee the commissioning of mechanical systems for a major process plant expansion project. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all mechanical systems are installed, tested, and transitioned smoothly into operations. You will lead a team of skilled professionals, manage vendor activities, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. If you are passionate about mechanical engineering and thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical commissioning leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian standards and international codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical commissioning activities for process plant expansion.
• Lead and supervise mechanical commissioning teams and vendors.

Skills

Mechanical Equipment Commissioning

Reliability Engineering

Maintenance Planning

Leadership

Team Coordination

Project Management Tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Mechanical Lead – Commissioning & Operations Readiness

The Mechanical Lead is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and quality assurance of all mechanical commissioning activities in support of the process plant expansion project. This role ensures mechanical systems are installed, tested, and transitioned into operations in accordance with project specifications, OEM standards, Indonesian regulations, and company policies. The Mechanical Lead manages mechanical commissioning teams, vendors, and maintenance integration for operational readiness.

Reports to: Commissioning Manager / Operations Readiness Manager.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Leading the development, review, and approval of C2 (Pre-commissioning), C3 (Commissioning), and C4 (Operational Handover) commissioning packages for all mechanical systems and equipment (e.g., crushers, conveyors, mills, pumps, piping systems).
2. Establishing and managing condition monitoring protocols during commissioning to detect mechanical anomalies early and ensure asset reliability from startup.
3. Developing detailed mechanical commissioning plans aligned with the overall project commissioning sequence.
4. Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and implementing corrective actions to ensure alignment with design specifications and Indonesian standards (e.g., SNI, SKKNI).
5. Leading, coaching, and supervising the mechanical commissioning team, including mechanical engineers, supervisors, and technicians.
6. Developing and executing plans for mechanical punch list items, ensuring timely closure before mechanical completion and handover to operations.
7. Developing training programs and workshops to prepare the mechanical maintenance team for plant operations.
8. Reviewing and approving preventive maintenance (PM) programs, lubrication schedules, mechanical inspection procedures, and spare parts management plans.
9. Managing mechanical vendors’ and OEMs’ commissioning activities to ensure compliance with procedures, schedules, and warranty conditions.
10. Ensuring all mechanical commissioning activities comply with project HSE requirements, QA/QC standards, and asset integrity frameworks.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
2. Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in mechanical commissioning leadership roles in mineral processing plants or heavy industrial projects (preferably in EPC/EPCM environments).
3. Strong knowledge of mechanical equipment commissioning, reliability engineering, and maintenance planning.
4. Familiarity with Indonesian standards (SNI) and international codes (API, ASME, ISO).
5. Professional certifications in mechanical commissioning, reliability (e.g., CMRP, CMRT), or equivalent are advantageous.
6. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia (spoken and written).
7. Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
8. Experience working in multicultural, remote mining project environments.
9. Good understanding of project management tools (Primavera, MS Project) is a plus.