# Career Opportunities at PT Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper (TeL)
PT Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper (TeL) stands as a world-class, environmentally conscious market pulp manufacturing enterprise. Established on June 18, 1990, construction began in mid-1997, leading to full commercial operations by May 2000. Spanning a sprawling 1,250-hectare site in Banuayu Village, Empat Petulai Dangku District, Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra, Indonesia, TeL operates as a Foreign Direct Investment (PMA) company backed by Japan's Marubeni Corporation. Recognized by the Ministry of Industry in 2014 as a National Vital Object Industry (OVNI), the facility produces 490,000 Adt of market pulp annually. Currently, the company employs a dedicated workforce of 1,600 personnel, with roughly 80% originating directly from South Sumatra.
TeL invites driven and qualified professionals to apply for multiple career openings across various departments. Below is the detailed breakdown of available positions, specific requirements, and application guidelines.
## Section Head Level
1. Mechanical Maintenance Section Head
* Education: Minimum Associate Degree (D3) in Mechanical Engineering.
* Experience: At least 8 years of maintenance experience within Power Plant, Recovery Boiler, Recaust, and Lime Kiln areas. Minimum 4 years as a Supervisor, or at least 2 years as a Section Head / Superintendent.
* Key Competencies: Proficient in mechanical failure analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and reliability engineering. Exhibits robust team leadership, decision-making, and people management skills, alongside effective communication, cross-functional coordination, and documentation expertise.
2. Recovery Plant Section Head
* Education: Minimum Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
* Experience: At least 8 years of experience in Recovery Plant and Boiler processes. Minimum 4 years as a Supervisor, or at least 2 years as a Section Head / Superintendent.
* Key Competencies: Thorough understanding of recovery boiler operations, Electrostatic Precipitators (ESP), evaporators, green/white liquor cycles, and chemical recovery workflows. Possesses strong multidisciplinary shift leadership, a proactive approach to risk management, and excellent cross-departmental coordination.
## Supervisor & Unit Head Level
1. Electrical Planner
* Education: Minimum Associate Degree (D3) in Electrical Engineering.
* Experience: Minimum 3 years working as an Electrical Planner.
* Key Competencies: Mandatory proficiency in the SAP system. Capable of reading and drafting electrical engineering schematics (single-line and wiring diagrams) paired with strong analytical and time-management skills.
2. Mechanical Maintenance Unit Head
* Education: Minimum Associate Degree (D3) in Mechanical Engineering with supervisory training.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years of maintenance background in conveyors, wood chippers, chip handling, and wood yard zones. At least 2 years in a Leader or Supervisor capacity.
* Key Competencies: Skilled in RCA and reliability enhancement for rotating and static machinery, supported by strong vendor and inter-departmental communication skills.
3. Cooking & Bleaching Unit Head
* Education: Minimum Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical Engineering.
* Experience: At least 5 years in cooking operations, with specific knowledge of continuous cooking and hydraulic digesters. Minimum 2 years leading a production or process team.
* Key Competencies: Strong supervisory capabilities focused on motivating operational crews, minimizing downtime, and boosting manufacturing efficiency.
4. Non-Fiber Research Unit Head
* Education: Minimum Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
* Experience: Minimum 7 years within the pulp and paper sector, specializing in research and development involving non-fiber additives or materials.
* Key Competencies: Capable of steering research strategies toward business and innovation milestones while demonstrating high integrity and collaborative cross-functional skills.
5. Chip & Wood Handling Unit Head
* Education: Minimum Associate Degree (D3) in Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
* Experience: At least 8 years operating within a Wood Chip Mill facility.
* Key Competencies: Able to utilize the SAP Chip and Wood Operation module. Exceptional leadership to guide operators, hit production goals, optimize raw materials, and minimize machine losses. Proficient in MS Office reporting, data analysis, and enforcing strict workplace safety regulations.
## Operator & Staff Level
1. Electrical Operator
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Electrical Engineering.
* Experience: Minimum 3 years in the pulp and paper industry.
* Key Competencies: Knowledgeable in electrical system protection, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), and motor starters, with a cooperative team-oriented mindset.
2. DCS / PLC Operator
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Physics (MIPA).
* Key Competencies: Mastery of PLC programming/modifications, electronic equipment, and instrumentation. Familiarity with Yokogawa Centum VP DCS and/or Schneider PLCs.
3. Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Mechanical Engineering.
* Experience: Minimum 2 years maintaining heavy equipment (heavy machinery operation experience is a strong advantage). Highly adaptive and cooperative.
4. Recovery Boiler Operator
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
* Experience: Minimum 2 years in a Recovery Boiler environment (pulp and paper industry background preferred). Possesses basic analytical thinking and clear communication skills.
5. Power Boiler Operator
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
* Experience: Minimum 2 years working in Power Boiler facilities (pulp and paper sector preferred). Displays strong teamwork and fundamental analytical skills.
6. Pulp Machine Operator
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
* Experience: Minimum 2 years in a pulp machine or pulp dryer setting.
* Key Competencies: Conversant with Wet End, Drying, Cutter Layboy, and Balling Line operations.
7. Technician - Non-Fiber Research
* Education: Vocational High School (SMK) in Industrial Chemical Engineering/Analysis, or Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry.
* Key Competencies: Industry experience preferred. Highly resilient, results-oriented, possesses strong integrity, and exhibits basic analytical skills.
8. Technician - Fiber Research
* Education: Vocational High School (SMK) in Industrial Chemical Engineering/Analysis, or Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry.
* Key Competencies: Prior pulp and paper sector experience preferred. Demonstrates unwavering integrity, clear communication, and persistent problem-solving.
9. Development Staff
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
* Key Competencies: Capable of managing research, benchmarking exercises, and feasibility studies. Requires high attention to detail, robust analytical thinking, and integrity.
10. Innovation Staff
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
* Key Competencies: Creative, proactive, and curious. Able to conduct technical, market, or user-based research, execute benchmarking, and manage prototype testing.
11. QA/QC Analysis Operator
* Education: SMK in Industrial Chemical/Analysis, or Associate Degree (D3) in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
* Key Competencies: Experienced in fiberline analysis, viscosity, consistency, boiler water, water treatment, recausticizing plants, white liquor, and chemical plant processes.
12. Mill Storage Operator
* Education: Senior High School, Vocational High School (SMK), or Associate Degree from any major, backed by at least 2 years of warehouse inventory experience.
* Key Competencies: Fluent in written and spoken English, detail-oriented, responsible, and skilled in documentation management.
13. Procurement Staff
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in any discipline.
* Key Competencies: Mandatory experience using e-procurement systems. Fluent in English (oral and written) with a strong commitment to professional ethics and responsibility.
14. Buyer
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in any field.
* Key Competencies: Proven purchasing experience paired with procurement knowledge, fluent English communication, uncompromising integrity, and strong organizational skills.
15. Accounting Staff
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Accounting.
* Experience: Minimum 1 year in an accounting role.
* Key Competencies: Fluent in English, results-driven, highly accountable, and detail-oriented.
16. Safety Operator
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in Public Health or any Engineering discipline.
* Certifications & Skills: Must hold a valid AK3 License (General or Fire) and a Driving License A (License B is a plus). Minimum 2 years of safety experience. Able to utilize AutoCAD and graphic design software. Capable of developing K3 initiatives while understanding SMK3 and ISO 45001 standards.
17. IT Development Staff
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in relevant IT fields. Fresh graduates are welcome provided they have completed coursework in Basic Programming, Numerical Methods, or Algorithms.
* Key Competencies: Familiarity with SAP ABAP and languages such as Visual Basic, C#, PHP, ASP, and VB.NET. Demonstrated history of building functional applications (e.g., inventory logs, attendance trackers).
18. IT Consulting Staff
* Education: Associate Degree (D3) in relevant disciplines with at least 2 years of related experience.
* Key Competencies: Knowledge of business workflows in SAP Plant Maintenance, Warehouse, Sales & Distribution, FICO, and Production/Quality modules.
19. Tallyman
* Education: Senior High School, SMK, or Associate Degree from any background.
* Key Competencies: Capable of operating cranes and/or forklifts supported by an active SIO certification (preferred). Adaptable and cooperative.
## Application Instructions and Guidelines
Candidates who match the specified criteria must compile all required application documents into a single PDF file with a maximum file size of 10 MB. The document package must contain:
* Application Letter
* Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* Academic Diplomas and Transcripts
* National Identity Card (KTP) and Family Register (Kartu Keluarga)
* Certificates of Employment
* Color Passport Photograph
* Relevant Training, Seminar, Course, or Achievement Certificates
Note: Only candidates who fulfill the precise qualifications will be contacted for subsequent selection phases. The recruitment and hiring decisions rest entirely with PT Tanjungenim Lestari Pulp and Paper and are final. Please be advised that the entire selection process is 100% free of charge.