Senior Recausticizing and Lime Kiln Startup Specialist

APP Group; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 520,000,000; Full time

Job summary

APP Group seeks an experienced process engineer to support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities for recausticizing and lime kiln systems in Jakarta. You will assist in plant stabilization, startup checks, and ensuring operational readiness across process teams and vendors.

The role requires strong knowledge of recausticizing, lime kiln operation, chemical recovery, and troubleshooting during startups, with emphasis on optimization and safe startup practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of pulp mill operations experience.
• Experience with recausticizing and lime kiln startup or commissioning preferred.
• Experience on integrated pulp mill projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities for Recausticizing and Lime Kiln systems.
• Participate in equipment testing, startup checks, and operational readiness activities.
• Assist plant stabilization and production ramp-up during commissioning phase.
• Provide technical support for green liquor clarification, slaking, causticizing process, lime mud handling, lime mud washing, lime kiln operation, and reburning process.
• Monitor process performance and support achievement of operational and production targets.
• Monitor chemical balance, lime cycle performance, and recausticizing efficiency.
• Identify operational issues and perform troubleshooting during startup and commissioning activities.
• Recommend corrective actions and support process optimization for stable operation and improved efficiency.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Participate in commissioning meetings, technical reviews, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements, operating procedures, and safe startup practices.
• Support preparation of operating procedures, startup documentation, and technical reports when required.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to operations personnel.

Skills

Recausticizing process

Lime Kiln operation

Chemical recovery

Commissioning and startup support

Process troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

APP Group seeks an experienced process engineer to support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup activities for recausticizing and lime kiln systems in Jakarta. You will assist in plant stabilization, startup checks, and ensuring operational readiness across process teams and vendors.

The role requires strong knowledge of recausticizing, lime kiln operation, chemical recovery, and troubleshooting during startups, with emphasis on optimization and safe startup practices.