Senior Mechanical Maintenance Lead for Plant Start-up

APP Group

Jakarta Pusat

On-site

IDR 420,000,000 - 780,000,000

Full time

28 hours ago

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Job summary

APP Group in Jakarta is seeking a senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to lead commissioning activities and stabilize early production. You will troubleshoot complex mechanical problems, ensure pilot equipment readiness, and mentor local teams to implement best practices for reliability and efficiency.

The role requires 10–15 years in pulp & paper or similar industries, strong leadership, and coordination with international suppliers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
10–15 years of mechanical maintenance experience in pulp & paper or related industries.
Experience supporting greenfield projects, new plant commissioning, or major production line start-ups.
Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
Fluent English preferred for coordination with international suppliers and teams.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical maintenance activities during commissioning, start-up, and early production stabilization.
Provide expert troubleshooting for complex mechanical problems affecting production performance.
Ensure all mechanical equipment is commissioned, tested, and handed over per specs and standards.
Identify reliability risks and implement preventive solutions.
Optimize maintenance strategies to maximize equipment availability and efficiency.
Perform root cause analysis on critical equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
Develop preventive and predictive maintenance plans for critical assets.
Collaborate with commissioning engineers, OEMs, contractors, and operations teams for smooth start-ups.
Review equipment installation quality, alignment, lubrication, tolerances, and readiness.
Mentor local maintenance engineers and technicians, sharing best practices.
Support shutdown planning and final equipment acceptance.
Recommend maintenance improvements to reduce costs while improving reliability.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, LOTO procedures, and engineering standards.