Sr Project Engineer - PMO

About the role

Shape the future of ESSA's major industrial projects. We are looking for a driven and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our Project Management Office (PMO) and play a key role in delivering strategic capital projects from Pre-FEED and FEED through EPC execution, commissioning, and project close-out. In this role, you will be the bridge between engineering disciplines, EPC contractors, licensors, vendors, and internal project stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Group Head PMO, you will help ensure engineering activities are well-coordinated, technically sound, and aligned with project goals for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and long-term operational reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities to ensure project deliverables are aligned with scope, schedule, budget, quality, HSSE, and company standards.
• Act as a key technical interface between engineering teams, EPC contractors, licensors, consultants, vendors, procurement, construction, operations, and HSSE stakeholders.
• Support project execution across Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC, commissioning, start-up, and project close-out stages.
• Review engineering documents, drawings, technical specifications, calculations, vendor submissions, and engineering change requests.
• Support technical bid evaluations, vendor clarification meetings, equipment reviews, and vendor document follow-up.
• Monitor engineering progress, identify risks or delays, and support resolution of technical issues impacting project delivery.
• Facilitate design reviews, constructability reviews, HAZOPs, technical workshops, and coordination meetings.
• Prepare engineering progress reports, technical updates, action trackers, and management presentations.
• Contribute to lessons learned, continuous improvement, and strong project execution practices within the PMO.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Energy, Industrial Manufacturing, or EPC projects.
• Minimum 5 years in Project Engineering, Project Coordination, Lead Engineer, Package Engineer, or EPC Engineering roles.
• Strong exposure to Pre-FEED, FEED, EPC, commissioning, and start-up phases.
• Solid capability in multidisciplinary coordination with engineering, procurement, construction, operations, HSSE, licensors, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong understanding of engineering standards such as ASME, API, IEC, ISO, and related industry codes.
• Familiar with RFIs, Technical Queries, document control, engineering change management, technical reviews, and vendor document management.
• PMP® or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Willing to travel or be assigned to contractor/consultant/project offices, including overseas assignments when required.

About us

PT ESSA Industries Indonesia Tbk, formerly known as PT Surya Esa Perkasa Tbk., underwent a transformative rebrand on 2022 to better align with its vision of leading Indonesia's drive toward world class industrialization. Established in 2006, the company initially ventured into LPG and Condensate production with its refinery facility in Palembang. Over the years, it expanded its operations, notably entering the Ammonia production sector through its subsidiary, PT Panca Amara Utama, at the Banggai Ammonia Plant in Sulawesi Tengah. ESSA has evolved into a leading company committed to contributing to Indonesia's world class industrialization process. The company places a strong emphasis on environmental, social and sustainability considerations in all its endeavors. With records of accomplishment of innovation and excellence, ESSA continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Indonesia's industrial landscape.