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A leading mining company in Indonesia is seeking a Supervisor for Instrumentation & Control who will lead maintenance activities, ensure compliance with safety standards, and enhance operational efficiency in processing plant. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with electrical instrumentation in heavy industries and demonstrates strong leadership skills. This position involves collaboration with teams to maintain equipment reliability and adherence to international safety regulations.
To supervise and lead the instrumentation and control maintenance activities within the processing plant, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, safe operation, and compliance with company standards. This includes preventive and corrective maintenance of field instrumentation, DCS/PLC/SCADA systems, analyzers, and related control systems critical to continuous mineral processing operations (e.g., crushing, milling, flotation, dewatering).
1. Control & Instrumentation Maintenance Supervision
Supervise daily instrumentation and control maintenance tasks for all plant areas (e.g., Crushing, Grinding, Flotation, Tailings).
Ensure effective troubleshooting, calibration, loop-checking, and repair of transmitters, control valves, actuators, switches, and analytical instruments (pH, ORP, density, flow, etc.).
Ensure availability and functionality of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, SCADA, and HMI systems.
Monitor and coordinate resolution of instrumentation and control-related alarms and system faults.
2. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Lead implementation of preventive maintenance schedules for instrumentation systems based on OEM recommendations and plant criticality.
Coordinate reliability inspections and predictive diagnostics using vibration, temperature, and loop integrity checks.
3. Planning, Scheduling & Reporting
Support work planning and daily/weekly scheduling in coordination with Maintenance Planning team.
Monitor work orders in CMMS/ERP (e.g., SAP PM) and ensure timely closure with accurate records.
Prepare daily shift reports, incident logs, and performance KPIs for review by Superintendent.
4. Project & Shutdown Support
Participate in instrumentation installation and commissioning for plant expansions and projects.
Supervise instrumentation scope during plant shutdowns and turnarounds, ensuring proper execution and handover.
5. Safety, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
Enforce safe work practices (LOTO, confined space, work at height, etc.) and support HSE inspections.
Ensure compliance with Indonesian electrical/instrumentation regulations and international standards (ISA, IEC).
Promote continuous improvement in maintenance practices through RCA, FMEA, and 5S/LEAN programs.
Supervise, coach, and develop local instrumentation technicians and apprentices.
Participate in competency assessments and technical training planning for the team.
Support knowledge transfer from OEM/vendor specialists to in-house team.
Engineering qualification at Trade, Diploma or Degree level in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or equivalent with 8‑10 years’ experience with electrical instrumentation maintenance and strong exposure to mineral processing plants or heavy process industries (mineral mining, cement, petrochemical, pulp & paper, etc.) are necessary.
Has minimum 4 years’ experience working in similar role as Supervisor Process Maintenance Control & Instrumentation in fixed plant project management.
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities; Familiar with CMMS/ERP (SAP PM, etc); Understanding of P&ID, loop diagrams, electrical/instrumentation drawings.
Hands‑on experience with:
Analytical instruments (e.g., online particle size analyzer, XRF/XRD, pH meters, etc.)
Certified in instrumentation calibration, ISA/IEC standards, or DCS/PLC OEM training (e.g., Siemens, ABB, Rockwell, Emerson); Basic Safety (K3), LOTO, and Permit‑to‑Work certifications; Has Frontline level operational inspector certificate (POP) or qualifications certificate recognized by KaIT (Chief Mines Inspector) in accordance with level of position.
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; Ability to communicate well, and work productively with internal and external individuals; A commitment to safety and a desire to maintain our Indonesian mining operations to world class international safety standards.
Excellent communication skills in English both verbal and written and computer literate.
Amman Mineral International (AMMAN) is the second‑largest copper‑and‑gold mining company in Indonesia, operating the Batu Hijau mine on the island of Sumbawa. In all aspects of business and operations, AMMAN adheres to international standards of corporate governance, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
The corporate vision is to be a transformative organization creating a legacy of best. This vision reflects the commitment to achieve excellence in all operational aspects. Through optimal operational efficiency and astute financial management, AMMAN can maintain a cost of production lower than sales revenue even during the most‑challenging phases of a market cycle.
AMMAN continues to encourage “brave thinking” from all employees. Innovative ideas, from whatever source, are evaluated without prejudice and implemented if found useful. This concept is also applied to programs to improve the welfare of local communities. Through “brave thinking”, AMMAN has become a role model for other business entities striving for operational excellence and good environmental stewardship.
Amman Mineral International (AMMAN) is the second‑largest copper‑and‑gold mining company in Indonesia, operating the Batu Hijau mine on the island of Sumbawa. In all aspects of business and operations, AMMAN adheres to international standards of corporate governance, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
AMMAN continues to encourage “brave thinking” from all employees. Innovative ideas, from whatever source, are evaluated without prejudice and implemented if found useful. This concept is also applied to programs to improve the welfare of local communities. Through “brave thinking”, AMMAN has become a role model for other business entities striving for operational excellence and good environmental stewardship.
Amman Mineral International (AMMAN) is the second‑largest copper‑and‑gold mining company in Indonesia, operating the Batu Hijau mine on the island of Sumbawa. In all aspects of business and operations, AMMAN adheres to international standards of corporate governance, sustainability, and environmental responsibility.
AMMAN continues to encourage “brave thinking” from all employees. Innovative ideas, from whatever source, are evaluated without prejudice and implemented if found useful. This concept is also applied to programs to improve the welfare of local communities. Through “brave thinking”, AMMAN has become a role model for other business entities striving for operational excellence and good environmental stewardship.