SENIOR MANAGER - AIR SEPARATION UNIT (EPC - GOLD AND COPPER)

Humana International Group; Indonesia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for their Air Separation Unit. This role involves making critical engineering decisions and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing ASU operations, particularly in the Non-Ferrous sector, and will be responsible for optimizing plant performance while leading a team in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class operations at a prominent copper smelter in Indonesia, where your expertise will be instrumental in achieving operational excellence and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering, design, and operations of ASU.
• Expertise in managing high-value projects in the Non-Ferrous sector.

Responsibilities

• Make engineering decisions for ASU and manage compliance with safety standards.
• Optimize plant operations and ensure no stoppage of the smelter.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Project Management

Process Technology

Operations Management

Troubleshooting

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Project Controls Software

Configuration Management Tools

Job description

SENIOR MANAGER - AIR SEPARATION UNIT (EPC - GOLD AND COPPER)

Job Description:

Some of your duties will include:

• First time right Engineering decisions for Air Separation Unit (ASU) along with the Owners engineers' team & the technology supplier
• HAZID & HAZOP Conversant with the hazards related to ASU & the mitigation measures.
• Safety & Statutory Compliances Ensure compliance to safety and environment & adhere to SOPs during construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the plant.
• Basic knowledge of different equipment used for ASU plant like Blowers, Compressor, Heat Exchangers, Expanders, Electric Heaters, PPU units, Chillers, Pre-cooling towers, Cooling Tower, Pumps, LOX pumps, Cryogenic double walled storage, distillation column and Air Filtration
• Effectively manage the issues and mitigate the risks during the project stage and subsequently during the operations.
• Operation & Maintenance of ASU plant post commissioning, achieve the monthly targets in line with the budget/set target.
• Ensuring no stoppage of Smelter due to lower availability of ASU
• Life Cycle analysis of critical equipment & spares
• Optimize the specific consumption of water, power, oxygen venting, consumables based on best operating practices.

What skills and experience do you need?

• Mechanical engineering background with at least 15 years relevant industrial experience in engineering, design, OEM selection, managing construction, Operations of ASU, especially in Non-Ferrous sector preferably Copper Smelter. Experience in greenfield/brownfield project &/or international organization would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in managing ASU in Asian Non-ferrous smelters or other Indonesian origin plants will be an added advantage.
• Expertise in process technology, engineering, operations, maintenance, shutdown management, troubleshooting.
• Previous experience in managing high value project (>USD 1 billion) would be preferred.
• Knowledgeable on subcontract management, including project controls, configuration management, risk management, schedule, and cost control.
• Strong leadership and organizational, scheduling & time management skills.
• Ability to work, both, independently and as a team player and thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment dependent on managing project timelines and schedules simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate well and work productively with internal and external individuals within the design, construction, and procurement.
• Strong work ethic, high degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet strict deadlines, good analytical, conflict resolution, sound decision-making skills.
• Commitment to safety and a desire to maintain our Indonesian Copper Smelter operations to world class international safety standards.
• Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written and computer literate.