Job Description

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

About the Role

As a Shift Operator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of our power plant. This position demands a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values teamwork. You will be responsible for monitoring plant performance, maintaining operational standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This role is open to applicants within Indonesia and requires daily attendance at our Indonesia plant and willing to travel 20%.

Location: Timika, Papua - Indonesia

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Monitoring: Continuously monitor and record parameters for all equipment under the contract to ensure optimal performance.
• Equipment Maintenance: Conduct routine checks to keep equipment in top working condition and report any abnormalities promptly to the Shift Supervisor or Operation Foreman.
• Incident Reporting: Identify and escalate operational issues, ensuring timely corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other crews and departments to maintain seamless operations and effective communication across shifts.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to safety protocols and operational procedures, promoting a culture of safety and reliability.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate logs and reports for operational activities, inspections, and incidents.
• Support Continuous Improvement: Participate in initiatives aimed at improving plant efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience: 1–3 years in a similar role; prior exposure to power plant operations or industrial environments is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of plant operations, equipment monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global energy leader committed to sustainability and innovation.
• Gain hands-on experience in power plant operations and cutting-edge technologies.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values safety, integrity, and professional growth.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in Indonesia without sponsorship.

The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education, individual skill set, level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered and consideration of internal equity.

Contact & next steps:

Does this sound like the job for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline by submitting your application in our Career portal. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to the same time zone. We aim to keep you informed along the way.

Last application date: 25th September 2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.