Nickel Mining Project Manager - Greenfield Ops

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia; Balikpapan; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Mining Project Manager – Nickel Operations to lead end-to-end mining project execution in Indonesia. The role focuses on greenfield development, mine infrastructure construction, and production optimization, guiding the transition from land development to active mining while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on with strong contractor management, fleet optimization, production planning, and HSE compliance, with

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of mining operations experience.
• 3–5 years in managerial or project leadership roles.
• Experience with Mining Contractors under cost-control and P&L environments.
• Background in Nickel mining or other minerals is preferred.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Operational management

Mining cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

POP/POM/POU certifications

Job description

PT Talenta Eksekutif Asia is seeking a Mining Project Manager – Nickel Operations to lead end-to-end mining project execution in Indonesia. The role focuses on greenfield development, mine infrastructure construction, and production optimization, guiding the transition from land development to active mining while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on with strong contractor management, fleet optimization, production planning, and HSE compliance, with