Mechanical Manager

PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk.; Jawa Tengah; On-site; IDR 8.068.420.000 - 10.000.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial company in Jawa Tengah is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the engineering team and ensure smooth plant operations from construction to commissioning. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 15 years of experience in the oil & gas sector, strong leadership skills, and expertise in mechanical systems. This role emphasizes operational excellence and local talent development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in oil & gas/petrochemical.
• 10+ years leading major projects.
• End-to-end experience from Pre-FEED to operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement mechanical design standards and procedures.
• Lead Pre-FEED/FEED mechanical scopes.
• Coordinate with Licensors and contractors.
• Oversee design reviews and vendor evaluations.
• Support commissioning and ensure performance targets.

Skills

Leadership in major projects

Expertise in static & rotating equipment

Knowledge of international standards (API, ASME, ISO)

Hands-on experience in construction and commissioning

Familiarity with maintenance systems (e.g., SAP)

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Digital asset monitoring tools

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineering Manager, from Licensor Coordination and FEED to EPC provisional acceptance and care and custody transfer to operations. This role will transition to be the technical authority for operations and maintenance (O&M), handling engineering requests and troubleshooting once the plant is fully operational.

Location: Site

Reporting Line: Engineering Head

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• 15+ years in oil & gas/petrochemical, including 10+ years leading major projects.
• End-to-end experience from Pre-FEED to operations.
• Expertise in static & rotating equipment and lifecycle management.
• Strong grasp of international standards (API, ASME, ISO).
• Hands-on experience in construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Familiarity with maintenance systems (e.g., SAP) and reliability practices.
• Skilled in interfacing with Licensors, EPCs, and Operations.
• EPC tendering experience and background in plant operations/maintenance is an advantage.
• Experience as trainer or SME in mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with digital asset and condition monitoring tools.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement mechanical design standards and procedures.
• Lead Pre-FEED/FEED mechanical scope, embedding operational and value-focused practices.
• Coordinate with Licensors and contractors to ensure quality mechanical deliverables.
• Review and approve key documents (data sheets, layouts, specs).
• Oversee design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability, and vendor evaluations.
• Monitor construction quality through inspections and testing.
• Support commissioning and startup, ensuring performance targets are met.
• Manage smooth transition to operations, including documentation and training.
• Provide post-startup engineering support for plant reliability.
• Lead, coach, and develop the mechanical engineering team, with a focus on local talent.

About Us

PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk., formerly PT Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk., underwent a transformative rebrand in 2022 to better align with its vision of leading Indonesia's drive towards world-class industrialization. Established in 2006, ESSA began its journey in LPG and Condensate production with its refinery in Palembang. Over the years, the company expanded into the Ammonia sector through PT Panca Amara Utama at the Banggai Ammonia Plant in Sulawesi Tengah. Committed to innovation and sustainability, ESSA is now expanding into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with site construction beginning in 2025.