Technical Supervisor

AHK Group Ltd; Balikpapan; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 279,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A leading testing and inspection company in Indonesia seeks a Technical Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations and ensure compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in mineral laboratories, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related fields. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, technical expertise, and the ability to mentor staff. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including pension and life assurance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in mineral laboratories or similar industries.
• Expertise in laboratory operations and sample analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical integrity of laboratory operations.
• Ensure quality processes align with industry best practices.
• Support operational teams to resolve constraints impacting turnaround time.

Skills

Laboratory quality systems knowledge

Analytical thinking

Data analysis and reporting

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Excel

LIMS

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity through its Indonesia entity, PT AHK Testing Indonesia, who is looking for a Technical Supervisor to join our team. PT AHK Testing Indonesia provides independent analysis and inspection services to the metals, minerals, and solid fuels industries. We have a well‑earned reputation for our knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling, and analysis.

The Technical Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and strengthening the technical integrity of laboratory operations, ensuring all analytical methods, instrumentation, and quality processes align with industry best practices. This role focuses on technical governance and method reliability while supporting operational teams to resolve constraints impacting turnaround time (TAT). If you are a technical expert dedicated to continuous improvement and operational excellence in a laboratory setting, this could be the right fit for you.

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and method validation principles.
• In-depth knowledge of instrument performance, calibration, and maintenance systems.
• Understanding of basic mineral preparation and analysis techniques.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills to address technical bottlenecks.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, LIMS).
• Understanding of laboratory health and safety (K3) implementation and technical compliance.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to laboratory personnel.

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in mineral laboratories, mining, or similar industries.
• Proven experience in laboratory operations, sample analysis, and instrumentation management.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and technical coordination for laboratory procurement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet turnaround time (TAT) deadlines under pressure.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.