About this role
Automation Technician
Location: Freeport (Highland), Tembagapura, Papua, Indonesia
Business Area: Mining
Job Category: Automation
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
The Automation Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated systems, control equipment, PLCs, instrumentation, and related technologies to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. The role supports preventive and corrective maintenance activities, identifies opportunities for system improvements, and works closely with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and enhance equipment performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Repairing and replacing parts, following instructions, and automating technical equipment.
- Interpreting basic automation designs and maintenance manuals, assembling and disassembling to make necessary adjustments and alignments.
- Carrying out maintenance tasks independently and checking the results, as well as monitoring equipment operating on the panel to detect potential issues.
- Reporting and documenting work done according to relevant procedures and work instructions.
- Basic communication with customers – able to explain basic operational procedures and refer them to the responsible or relevant person.
- Providing feedback to line managers/team leaders regarding equipment maintenance and service challenges during automation operations.
- Giving limited guidance to level 1 trainees.
- Ensuring all work procedures (using available tools) are carried out according to safety standards.
- Preparing and carrying out all activities in accordance with rules, regulations, procedures, instructions, and SHEQ guidelines, while raising awareness, including reporting anomalies to others.
Position Requirements
Education
- Minimum High School/ D3 IT or related field
Certification
- Auto Electric
- IT software
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in automation
Technical Skills
- Automation or something like that (RCT/ Mine Gem)
Language Skills
- Proficient in English (spoken and written)
How to apply
Submit your application via our website www.sandvik.com/career
Applications close: 11 November 2026
Only candidates who meet the qualifications will be processed