Project Manager

About us

KLK Refinery and Oleo is a global oleochemical producer, which has integrated complexes located strategically in Malaysia, Indonesia, China, and Europe. KLK OLEO offers an array of high quality, innovative and sustainable products and solutions. We are the manufacturing division of our parent company, Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad, a leading international plantations group listed on Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad with a market capitalisation of approximately RM22.3 (USD4.8) billion at the end of September 2022. KLK Refinery and Oleo production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as Fatty Acids, Glycerine, Fatty Alcohols and Fatty Esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as Methyl Ester Sulphonates (MES), Surfactants and Phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end-use applications, including home & personal care, pharmaceuticals, food & nutrition, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals.

Job Summary

We are looking for the Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering the Company's capital expenditure and improvement projects from concept and feasibility through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

The position ensures that projects are delivered safely, on time, within approved budget, to the required quality and technical standards, and in full compliance with applicable Indonesian regulations and Company requirements.

Tasks & responsibilities

A. Project Planning & Development

• Lead the development of new projects from initial concept through implementation.
• Understand the Company's business objectives and translate them into clear project requirements.
• Prepare project scopes, preliminary budgets, schedules, and execution strategies.

B. Project Engineering & Design

• Coordinate front-end engineering design and detailed engineering activities.
• Review engineering designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documents.

C. Project Procurement

• Work closely with Procurement to develop project procurement strategies.

• Prepare technical specifications and equipment requirements.

• Evaluate technical proposals from equipment suppliers and contractors.

• Coordinate with suppliers regarding technical issues, delivery schedules, and warranties.

D. Construction Management

• Manage contractors, consultants, and construction teams.
• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Monitor construction progress against the approved schedule.
• Coordinate site activities to minimize disruption to ongoing plant operations.

E. Project Cost & Budget Control

• Manage projects within approved CAPEX budgets.
• Establish and maintain project cost control systems.
• Monitor committed costs, actual expenditure, forecast costs, and remaining budget.

F. Schedule & Progress Management

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules.
• Establish project milestones and critical paths.
• Identify potential delays and develop recovery plans.
• Ensure critical equipment and materials arrive according to project requirements.

G. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure all project activities comply with Company HSE requirements and applicable Indonesian regulations.
• Implement appropriate safety management systems throughout project execution.
• Ensure contractors conduct proper risk assessments and comply with site safety requirements also monitor construction safety performance.

H. Indonesian Regulatory & Permit Compliance

• Ensure projects obtain all required approvals, permits, licenses, and statutory clearances before relevant activities commence.
• Coordinate with Legal, HSE, Operations, and external consultants regarding regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Indonesian requirements covering: Building and construction, Environmental management, Industrial operations, Fire protection, Electrical systems, Pressure equipment, Occupational safety, Boiler and steam systems, Chemical handling.

I. Quality Management

• Establish project quality requirements and inspection plans.
• Ensure contractors and suppliers comply with approved specifications.
• Review inspection and test plans &Monitor material quality and workmanship.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, testing, and commissioning.

J. Commissioning & Start-Up

• Develop commissioning and start-up plans together with Operations and Maintenance.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing, and performance runs.
• Ensure operators and maintenance personnel receive appropriate training also Ensure operating manuals, drawings, spare parts, certificates, and other handover documents are complete.

K. Prepare and present regular Management reports with a concise Project Dashboard / Management Report should be maintained for all major projects.

I. Lead multidisciplinary project teams, Set clear responsibilities and performance expectations.

M. Coordinate internal engineers, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

N. Develop project team competencies & Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and problem-solving.

Job Success Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related Engineering discipline.

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience industrial project management.

• Experience in palm oil refinery, oleochemical, chemical, edible oil, or related process industries is highly preferred.

• Proven experience managing end-to-end projects, including planning, engineering, construction, procurement, budget control, maintenance, commissioning, and handover.

• Proven experience managing medium to large CAPEX projects, contractors and multidisciplinary treams.

• Experience managing EPC contractors and engineering consultants.

• Strong understanding of industrial plant construction, commissioning, and start-up.

• High integrity, accountability, and ability to work under pressure.

• Strong knowledge of Indonesian HSE, construction, environmental, and industrial regulatory requirements.

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability, negotiation skills, communication, and problem solving skills.

• Excellent project planning and organizational skills, stakeholder management skills & strong commercial awareness.

• Professional certification in Project Management is an advantage.

• Willing to be based in Sangkulirang, East Kalimantan.

Benefits

• Medical Protection for Employees and Family.
• Attractive benefits programs.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Development, training, and advancement opportunities.