Mill Assistant

Golden Agri Resources; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Agri Resources in Indonesia is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to manage mill operations, ensuring preventive maintenance, smooth processing, and optimal machine performance. You will support maintenance planning, monitor production processes, and drive efficiency to meet productivity and quality targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 2 years of palm oil mill or manufacturing experience, with knowledge of boiler operations and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in palm oil mill operations or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of machinery maintenance and mill processing operations.
• Familiarity with boiler operations and production processes is an advantage.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and interpret technical data and laboratory results.
• Willing to be placed in mill/site locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules based on machine specifications.
• Prepare work programs aligned with maintenance plans, including estimating material usage.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery to ensure proper maintenance and repair execution.
• Analyze laboratory processing results to evaluate machine performance and perform necessary adjustments or modifications.
• Prepare monthly operational reports based on daily and weekly activities.
• Maintain inventory records of machinery, equipment, and spare parts to support efficient material planning.
• Monitor the loading of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) into lorries and ensure compliance with capacity standards.
• Supervise boiler operations and monitor energy utilization for processing activities.
• Conduct direct checks on CPO and kernel losses and validate against laboratory analysis results.
• Report processing issues and equipment breakdowns in a timely mannerMake prompt and accurate decisions in handling operational issues and ensure effective coordination across teams.
• Support operational efficiency and contribute to the overall profitability of the mill.
• Assist in planning, developing, and optimizing workforce capability, including anticipating manpower needs within the Manufacturing Division.

Skills

Machinery maintenance knowledge

Mill processing operations

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Description Summary

Assist in managing mill operations by ensuring effective maintenance, smooth processing activities, and optimal machine performance. Supporting preventive maintenance planning, monitoring production processes, and ensuring operational efficiency to meet company productivity and quality targets.

Job Description

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules based on machine specifications
• Prepare work programs aligned with maintenance plans, including estimating material usage
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery to ensure proper maintenance and repair execution
• Analyze laboratory processing results to evaluate machine performance and perform necessary adjustments or modifications
• Prepare monthly operational reports based on daily and weekly activities
• Maintain inventory records of machinery, equipment, and spare parts to support efficient material planning
• Monitor the loading of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) into lorries and ensure compliance with capacity standards
• Supervise boiler operations and monitor energy utilization for processing activities
• Conduct direct checks on CPO and kernel losses and validate against laboratory analysis results
• Report processing issues and equipment breakdowns in a timely mannerMake prompt and accurate decisions in handling operational issues and ensure effective coordination across teams
• Support operational efficiency and contribute to the overall profitability of the mill
• Assist in planning, developing, and optimizing workforce capability, including anticipating manpower needs within the Manufacturing Division

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in palm oil mill operations or manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of machinery maintenance and mill processing operations
• Familiarity with boiler operations and production processes is an advantage
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Able to read and interpret technical data and laboratory results
• Willing to be placed in mill/site locations

We are a leading, publicly-listed, global seed-to-shelf agribusiness committed to sustainable palm oil production. Our palm oil plantations cover more than 138,000 hectares (including smallholder farmers). Our primary activities are cultivating and harvesting oil palms, processing fresh fruit bunches (FFBs) into crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel, and refining CPO into value-added products such as cooking oil, margarine, and shortening. We own 46 mills and operate 8 downstream facilities that manage refining and kernel crushing operations, across Indonesia. Besides bulk and industrial oil, our refined products are also marketed under several brands well-loved consumer brands such as Filma and Kunci Mas. Today, these brands have been recognised for their high quality and command significant market share in their respective segments in Indonesia. Based in Jakarta, we were founded in 1962 and listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 1992. A subsidiary of Golden Agri-Resources (GAR), we have Sinar Mas Oleochemical, SMART Research Institute (SMARTRI), and SMART Biotechnology Centre within our operations.

Why join us?

Palm oil and agriculture play a significant role in meeting the growing world population's demands for sustainable and innovative solutions to nutrition, energy and personal care products. As a leading global seed-to-shelf agribusiness, we want talents who are ready to overcome future challenges in this sector, and be part of sustainably feeding and fueling generations.