Mining Project Manager – Nickel Operations

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Kendari; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Mining Project Manager – Nickel Operations in Sulawesi to lead greenfield development, infrastructure setup, and transition to production. You will manage fleets, schedules, and site teams while driving efficiency and compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 8–10 years in mining with 3–5 years in leadership, experience with mining contractors, and a strong grasp of cost control and P&L impact in nickel or related operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mining or related technical discipline.
• 8–10 years in mining ops with 3–5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience with mining contractors and strict cost-control environments.
• Knowledge of nickel or other mineral mining is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield mining project development from infrastructure to production.
• Oversee end-to-end mining operations including scheduling and fleet management.
• Optimize productivity, manpower, and equipment use for efficiency.
• Monitor budgets, cost-per-ton, and forecast financial performance.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineering, pit services, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, regulations, and governance.
• Prepare production and milestone reports for senior management.
• Drive improvements and resolve site challenges during execution.

Skills

Greenfield mining leadership

Contractor management

P&L / cost control

Stakeholder coordination

Mine planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mining Engineering

POP/POM/POU certification desired

Tools

Mine planning software

Cost management tools

Job description

The candidate required to work at Konawe, Sulawesi Tenggara, Indonesia.

Client Overview

Our client is a publicly listed Indonesian mining contractor and infrastructure development company with extensive experience supporting mineral and mining operations across Indonesia. Since its early establishment in the late 1990s, the company has evolved into a major mining services provider delivering integrated mining operations, mine infrastructure development, logistics support, hauling, barging, transshipment, and rehabilitation services for both local and multinational mining companies.

The company has built a strong reputation in handling large-scale greenfield mining developments, particularly within Indonesia's growing nickel industry. With active operations across multiple strategic mining regions, the organization continues to expand its operational footprint by delivering high-standard project execution, cost-efficient mining operations, and long-term infrastructure development under strict safety and operational governance frameworks.

Job Role

The Mining Project Manager – Nickel Operations is responsible for leading end-to-end mining project execution, with a strong focus on greenfield development, mine infrastructure construction, and production optimization. This role oversees the transition from early-stage land development and infrastructure setup into fully operational mining production while ensuring projects remain on schedule, within budget, and compliant with operational and safety standards.

The position requires a highly hands‑on operational leader with strong mining contractor exposure, capable of managing fleet optimization, contractor coordination, production performance, and site development simultaneously. The role combines strategic project leadership with direct operational involvement across infrastructure, pit development, and mining production activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield mining project development including hauling roads, jetty construction, pit opening, and supporting site infrastructure.
• Manage end-to-end mining operations including production scheduling, pit planning, fleet management, and operational execution.
• Optimize fleet matching, equipment ratios, manpower allocation, and site productivity to maximize operational efficiency.
• Monitor operational budgeting, cost-per-ton performance, forecasting, and financial efficiency across mining projects.
• Coordinate closely with contractors, MDO teams, engineering departments, pit services, and local stakeholders to ensure project continuity.
• Ensure all mining activities comply with HSE standards, mining regulations, and operational governance requirements.
• Prepare accurate production, operational, and project milestone reports for senior management.
• Drive operational improvements and proactively resolve technical or site-related challenges during project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or other related technical disciplines.
• Professional mining certifications such as POP, POM, or POU are highly preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in mining operations, including at least 3–5 years in managerial or project leadership roles.
• Proven experience working within Mining Contractors is mandatory, especially under strict cost-control and operational P&L environments.
• Strong experience handling Greenfield mining projects from early infrastructure development through production and shipping operations.
• Background in Nickel mining or other mineral mining operations such as Copper, Gold, or Bauxite is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of mine planning, pit sequencing, production optimization, and operational management.
• Hands‑on expertise in fleet matching, equipment ratio calculations, manpower planning, and mining cost analysis.
• Strong leadership, contractor management, and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
• Highly proactive, resilient, operationally hands‑on, and capable of working in demanding mining environments.
• Adequate English communication skills for technical coordination and operational reporting.

Job Code: #651