Senior Operator - PT FI

Wärtsilä Corporation; Timika; On-site; IDR 48,000,000 - 80,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Indonesia invites applications for a Shift Operator to ensure safe, efficient operation of our power plant. You will monitor performance, maintain standards, and support improvement initiatives. The role requires daily attendance at the Indonesia plant and up to 20% travel.

The ideal candidate has a diploma/degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and 1–3 years in a similar role, with strong teamwork and safety mindset. Apply via our career portal.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years in a similar role; power plant operations experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of plant operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operational monitoring and recording of parameters to ensure optimal performance.
• Equipment maintenance and reporting abnormalities.
• Incident reporting with timely corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Team collaboration across shifts for seamless operations.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain accurate logs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and reliability.

Skills

Engineering degree

Plant operations

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

About the Role

As a Shift Operator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our power plant. This position demands a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork. You will be responsible for monitoring plant performance, maintaining operational standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role is open to applicants within Indonesia and requires daily attendance at our Indonesia plant and willing to travel 20%.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Monitoring:Continuouslymonitorand record parameters for all equipment under the contract to ensureoptimalperformance.
• Equipment Maintenance:Conduct routine checks to keep equipment in top working condition and report any abnormalities promptly to the Shift Supervisor or Operation Foreman.
• Incident Reporting:Identifyand escape operational issues, ensuringtimelycorrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Team Collaboration:Work closely with other crews and departments tomaintainseamless operations and effective communication across shifts.
• Safety Compliance:Adhere strictly to safety protocols and operational procedures, promoting a culture of safety and reliability.
• Documentation:Maintainaccuratelogs and reports for operational activities, inspections, and incidents.
• Support Continuous Improvement:Participatein initiatives aimed at improving plant efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering orrelatedfield.
• Experience:1–3 years in a similar role; prior exposure to power plant operations or industrial environments is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills:Strong understanding of plant operations, equipment monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Soft Skills:Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global energy leader committed to sustainability and innovation.
• Gain hands‑on experience in power plant operations andcutting-edgetechnologies.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values safety, integrity, and professional growth.

Successfulapplicants mustbeauthorizedtowork in Indonesiawithout sponsorship.

Thestarting salaryforthis position would bedeterminedwithconsideration ofthe successfulcandidate'srelevanteducation,individualskill set,levelofexperienceapplicable tothe rolethey are beingofferedand consideration of internalequity.

Contact & next steps

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At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities. Please note that according to Wärtsila policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com .