# Career Opportunities at PT Ithaca Resources: Join an Expanding Mining Powerhouse
Embarking on a career in the energy and natural resources sector offers a dynamic pathway to professional growth, technical mastery, and impactful leadership. Established in 2007, PT Ithaca Resources has evolved into a prominent holding company specializing in coal mining with strategic concessions across East Kalimantan. Driven by ongoing operational expansion and ambitious infrastructure projects, the organization is actively seeking skilled, driven, and collaborative professionals ready to take on rewarding challenges in both head office and operational site environments.
Explore the comprehensive career openings detailed below and discover where your expertise aligns with our high-performing team.
## Current Job Openings at PT Ithaca Resources
1. Mechanical Engineer
The Mechanical Engineer will oversee mechanical design verifications, field execution, and technical commissioning for mining industrial facilities and infrastructure.
* Work Location: Griya Praja & Griya Nata
Key Qualifications & Competencies
* Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
* A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in mechanical engineering and construction within mining building facilities or industrial processing plants.
* In-depth understanding of international and local mechanical engineering codes, industry standards, equipment design, and plant maintenance.
* Strong grasp of mechanical project scheduling and quality management systems (QMS).
* High proficiency in mechanical design tools including AutoCAD and MS Office; hands-on familiarity with project management platforms like MS Project or Primavera P6.
* Professional certification in operational safety (POP certification is highly advantageous).
* Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
* Full willingness to travel frequently to remote project sites.
Primary Responsibilities
* Evaluate and review engineering consultant designs to guarantee constructability and alignment with operational requirements.
* Supervise mechanical installations throughout the construction lifecycle, providing technical input during tender preparations and pre-execution phases.
* Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex mechanical issues during field execution through to successful plant commissioning.
* Foster cross-functional coordination with project stakeholders, contractors, and internal departments.
* Direct and mentor field teams to achieve mechanical construction milestones on schedule.
* Enforce stringent Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) mining standards across all mechanical construction activities.
2. Mine Operations Department Head
We are looking for a seasoned operational leader capable of directing daily mining operations, maximizing operational cost efficiency, and maintaining uncompromising safety standards.
* Work Location: Jakarta (initial base), with permanent transfer to the Wahau Mine Site
Key Qualifications & Competencies
* 10 to 15+ years of extensive senior-level management experience within reputable open-pit coal mining operations.
* Mandatory holder of relevant mining competency certifications (KIT & POU preferred).
* Demonstrated track record in managing comprehensive mine operations, production schedules, operational budgets, and multidisciplinary personnel.
* Superior problem-solving capabilities with rapid root-cause identification and mitigation skills.
* Strong leadership presence, interpersonal finesse, strategic analytical skills, and a result-oriented mindset.
* Adaptability to dynamic field requirements and willingness to work extended hours when critical project deadlines demand.
Primary Responsibilities
* Direct full-scale coal mining activities to ensure maximum output at the lowest sustainable operating cost.
* Enforce operational best practices across technical and operational mining domains.
* Continuously assess operational performance, rectifying non-compliance with short-term mine plans and mitigating operational bottlenecks.
* Supervise mining contractor activities, ensuring complete adherence to agreed production targets, service level agreements, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on fleet utilization, equipment productivity, and streamlined workflow management.
* Maintain rigorous oversight on overall operating cost control and cost variance minimization.
* Keep executive leadership informed on evolving mining statutory regulations while offering strategic counsel.
* Represent the corporation in formal engagements and documentation exchanges with government mining authorities.
3. Construction Manager – Mechanical
This senior leadership role requires an accomplished construction executive to spearhead large-scale Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, including overland conveyors and coal handling facilities.
* Work Location: Bengalon
Key Qualifications & Competencies
* 15+ years of dedicated engineering and project management experience in Coal Processing Plants (CPP), Overland Conveyors (OLC), Bulk Material Handling Systems, and industrial piping.
* Proven background leading massive field workforces and multi-disciplinary contractor teams.
* Advanced expertise in project controls, budgeting, cost estimation, and schedule management (utilizing S-curves and Gantt charts).
* In-depth knowledge of contractual frameworks (FIDIC 2017) and technical standards including SNI, ASTM, ASME, and ANSI.
* High proficiency with engineering software including AutoCAD, Revit, and MS Project.
* Comprehensive background in QA/QC systems, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), site inspection, and technical compliance.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and claims management capabilities.
Primary Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee turnkey EPC construction initiatives covering Coal Processing Plants and Bulk Material Handling infrastructure.
* Formulate and govern end-to-end project execution plans, aligning engineering designs, work methods, and baseline schedules.
* Drive site execution to verify that structural, mechanical, and piping installations comply with ANSI, ASME, ASTM, and SNI standards.
* Manage cost control frameworks, risk mitigation matrices, and variation order (VO) assessments.
* Supervise quality assurance programs, field testing, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) for all mechanical packages.
* Coordinate seamlessly with engineering consultants, construction contractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
* Ensure strict adherence to FIDIC contracts regarding variation orders, dispute resolution, claims, and final handover procedures.
4. Long-Term Mine Planning Engineer
This position focuses on strategic asset optimization, mine reserve modeling, and long-range feasibility assessments to maximize resource recovery.
* Work Location: Jakarta
Key Qualifications & Competencies
* Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree (S1/S2) in Mining Engineering or Geological Engineering from a reputable university.
* Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as a Mine Planning Engineer, preferably within large-scale open-pit coal mining operations.
* Advanced proficiency in industry-standard mine planning suites (Minescape and Minex - SPY preferred).
* Solid foundation in geological modeling, geotechnical data interpretation, hydrogeological concepts, and mine dewatering design.
* Strong commercial acumen in mining economics, reserve optimization, and life-of-mine planning.
* Familiarity with the KCMI reporting code standards.
* Outstanding communication skills in both English and Indonesian (spoken and written).
Primary Responsibilities
* Construct comprehensive long-term mine plans aligned with corporate strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and technical constraints.
* Execute pit optimization, life-of-mine phasing, long-term scheduling, and coal reserve estimations in strict compliance with the KCMI Code.
* Formulate bankable feasibility studies and economic assessments for mine expansion and infrastructure development projects.
* Perform risk and opportunity analyses, including "What-Can-Go-Wrong" scenario modeling against critical project variables.
* Conduct detailed Value Driver and Cost Variance analyses to optimize mine productivity and capital expenditure.
* Guarantee that all strategic mine designs integrate modern environmental, rehabilitation, and workplace safety standards.
5. Geotechnical Engineer
The Geotechnical Engineer will take ownership of structural ground stability, field investigations, foundation designs, and slope engineering across mining infrastructure assets.
* Work Location: Jakarta (with required site travel)
Key Qualifications & Competencies
* Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering.
* At least 5 years of practical experience handling geotechnical engineering challenges in mining operations or heavy industrial infrastructure projects.
* Thorough technical proficiency in slope stability analysis, soil improvement techniques, deep foundation design, and settlement evaluations.
* Advanced user of geotechnical modeling applications such as Geo5, Rocscience Slide2, and AutoCAD.
* Hands-on expertise in interpreting field testing results including Standard Penetration Tests (SPT), Cone Penetration Tests (CPT), borehole core logging, and specialized laboratory soil mechanics.
* Strong technical English proficiency, both written and conversational.
* Willingness to undertake domestic business travel to operational mine sites across Indonesia.
Primary Responsibilities
* Perform rigorous geotechnical engineering calculations and numerical modeling to support mine infrastructure development, slope integrity, and foundation bearing capacity.
* Plan, direct, and validate geotechnical site investigation campaigns (SPT drilling, CPT soundings, test pitting, and laboratory sampling).
* Conduct comprehensive technical reviews of third-party geotechnical consultant reports, calculation sheets, and design packages.
* Offer engineering recommendations to optimize civil foundations, earthworks, and slope retention structures for cost and safety efficiency.
* Develop geotechnical risk matrices and mitigation strategies for soft ground stabilization, slope movement prevention, and foundation stability.
* Prepare detailed technical documentation, design criteria memorandums, and management reports to guide strategic project decisions.
* Coordinate with site-based teams and contractors to verify that field construction strictly adheres to geotechnical design specifications.
6. Document Controller (CSAG)
This role is responsible for maintaining information integrity, structured archiving, and rigorous version control across complex engineering and construction programs.
* Work Location: Site Wahau – Askara
Key Qualifications & Competencies
* Minimum of 3 years of dedicated document control experience within the mining, energy, or heavy construction sectors.
* Extensive experience operating enterprise Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) such as Aconex, SharePoint, or OPMS.
* High level of meticulousness, organizational precision, and the capacity to thrive under tight project deadlines.
* Solid communication skills for cross-departmental coordination.
* High proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and professional archiving platforms.
Primary Responsibilities
* Manage the intake, registration, tracking, storage, and retrieval of engineering drawings, project specifications, contracts, and regulatory permits.
* Maintain a structured, synchronized digital and physical document repository.
* Ensure all documentation flows adhere to company document management protocols and project requirements.
* Maintain strict revision and version control to prevent obsolete documents from being utilized on site.
* Facilitate rapid document access for site engineers, project managers, and quality inspectors.
* Coordinate with external contractors and consultants regarding document submittals, transmittals, and review workflows.
* Prepare monthly document status metrics, approval registers, and outstanding action reports for executive review.
* Oversee final project document archiving in full compliance with corporate governance and statutory requirements.
## Application Instructions
Qualified candidates who are eager to advance their careers with an established natural resources enterprise are invited to submit their updated resume.
* Submission Email: `[email protected]`
* Email Subject Format: `[Position Name – Full Name – Domicile]`
Take the next step in your professional journey and contribute to sustainable, high-impact resource development by submitting your application today.