Nickel Mining Project Lead – Greenfield Operations

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

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Mining Project Manager – Nickel Operations to lead end-to-end mining development from infrastructure through production and shipping. The role requires hands-on leadership with strong contractor coordination and a focus on safety, cost control, and operational performance.

The successful candidate will manage greenfield projects, optimize mine productivity, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring schedule adherence and regulatory compliance across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering or related technical discipline.
• POP/POM/POU certifications are highly preferred.
• 8–10 years of mining operations experience, with 3–5 years in managerial or project leadership roles.
• Proven experience with Mining Contractors in cost-controlled, P&L environments.
• Experience on Greenfield mining projects from infrastructure to production and shipping.
• Background in Nickel mining or other minerals such as Copper, Gold, or Bauxite is preferred.
• Strong understanding of mine planning, pit sequencing, and production optimization.
• Hands‑on expertise in fleet matching, equipment ratios, manpower planning and cost analysis.
• Strong leadership, contractor management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proactive, resilient and able to work in demanding mining environments.
• Adequate English communication skills for technical coordination and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield mining project development including hauling roads, jetty construction, pit opening and site infrastructure.
• Manage end-to-end mining operations including production scheduling, pit planning, fleet management and site execution.
• Optimize fleet matching, equipment ratios and manpower to maximize productivity.
• Monitor budgets, cost-per-ton, forecasting and financial efficiency across projects.
• Coordinate with contractors, MDO teams, engineering, pit services and local stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, mining regulations and governance requirements.
• Prepare production, operational and milestone reports for senior management.
• Drive improvements and resolve site challenges during project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Stakeholder coordination

Fleet optimization

Production optimization

Cost control

P&L awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering

POP/POM/POU certifications

Job description

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Mining Project Manager – Nickel Operations to lead end-to-end mining development from infrastructure through production and shipping. The role requires hands-on leadership with strong contractor coordination and a focus on safety, cost control, and operational performance.

The successful candidate will manage greenfield projects, optimize mine productivity, and drive continuous improvements while ensuring schedule adherence and regulatory compliance across