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PETRONAS Carigali Indonesia Operations Jobs: Senior Production Operator | Production Operator | Control Room Operator

Petronas LogoPetroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) is a leading global energy company committed to powering society’s progress in a responsible and sustainable manner. With close to 50,000 employees and a global reach spanning over 100 countries, we are ranked among the world’s largest corporations by revenue in the Fortune Media IP Ltd’s 2022 Fortune Global 500® list.
PETRONAS has been operating in Indonesia for more than 20 years, starting with its venture into a non-operator equity for the Ketapang Contract Area in 2000. PETRONAS is currently holding participating interest in 9 Contract Areas across Indonesia, with 4 of them already in the production stage. PETRONAS has also consistently and successfully implemented various social and community programmes, focusing on education, capacity building, environment, health, as well as community wellbeing and development which are governed by its large Corporate Sustainability Framework.
As a safe, resilient, low cost and low carbon EP business, we are committed to consistently strengthening our presence in Indonesia and positively contributing to the development of Indonesia’s energy industry by supporting the country’s long-term ambition to produce 1 million barrels of oil per day (MBOPD) and 12 billion standard cubic feet of gas per day (BSCFD) as set out in the Indonesian Oil and Gas 4.0 strategic plans.
PETRONAS Indonesia is looking for competent, dynamic, and creative Indonesians to join us in this exciting journey. Under the Production Sharing Contract arrangements with SKK MIGAS, PETRONAS Carigali Indonesia Operations is looking for the following professionals:

Senior Production Operator

Managing and monitor day-to-day process operation at offshore platform including process troubleshooting to ensure plant availability, reliability and safety in compliance with the Company rules, policies, guidelines and statutory requirements.

Job Responsibility and Accountability

  • Organize and lead routine and non-routine operation as per operating procedures and safety guideline.
  • Managing process operation covering well head, Process Separator, Crude Oil Stabilization, Produce Water treatment, vapor recovery unit and utilities package including Gas Turbine Generator
  • Perform data logging and perform equipment basic care on process and utilities area and report process for any abnormalities.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting on process parameter and equipment closed coordination with CCRO and Maintenance Department. Perform reporting any deviation or abnormal condition via SAP Notification process
  • Acts as CCRO during duty CCRO in absence.
  • Conduct review Operating Procedure and ensure implementation on site and provide input for any deviation.
  • Act as Approving Authority Representative for Monitoring Permit to Work implementation follow PTW Procedure and ensure implementation of risk mitigation as per approved Risk Assessment.
  • Act as Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) for any activity hot work or related with gas release hazard
  • Conduct first line assurance audit to ensure implementation procedure on site.
  • Plan and manage inventory of materials and consumables to meet production requirements.
  • Member emergency response team as responder on site.
  • Perform energy isolation to ensure smooth and safe execution maintenance activity.
  • Conduct on-job training (OJT) and coaching to lower grade operator by resolving any ad-hoc issue / problem to develop their skills and competencies in performing assigned work.

Requirements

  • Minimum Technical Diploma degree from Polytechnic or equivalent
  • A Minimum of 8 years’ experience as Production Operator in oil, gas, and related industry.
  • Experience in ESP (Electrical Submersible Pump) Operation and offshore operation are advantage
  • Familiar with SAP Notification process for CMMS.
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Production Operator

Perform monitor day-to-day process operation at offshore platform including basic process troubleshooting to ensure plant availability, reliability and safety in compliance with the Company rules, policies, guidelines and statutory requirements.

Job Responsibility and Accountability

  • Perform routine and non-routine operation for managing process operation including sampling activity as per operating procedures and safety guideline.
  • Managing process operation covering well head, Process Separator, Centrifugal Compressor, Centrifugal Pump, chemical Injection and utilities package including Gas Turbine Generator
  • Perform data logging and perform equipment basic care on process and utilities area and report process for any abnormalities.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting on process parameter and equipment closed coordination with CCRO and Maintenance Department. Perform reporting any deviation or abnormal condition via SAP Notification process
  • Conduct review Operating Procedure and ensure implementation on site and provide input for any deviation.
  • Act as PTW applicant and Receiving authority follow requirement on PTW Procedure and ensure implementation of risk mitigation as per approved Risk Assessment.
  • Act as Authorized Gas Tester (AGT) for any activity hot work or related with gas release hazard
  • Plan and manage inventory of materials and consumables to meet production requirements.
  • Member emergency response team as responder on site.
  • Perform energy isolation to ensure smooth and safe execution maintenance activity.

Requirements

  • Minimum Technical Diploma degree from Polytechnic or equivalent
  • A Minimum of 5 years’ experience as Production Operator in oil, gas, and related industry.
  • Experience in offshore operation is advantage
  • Familiar with Well Head operation and chemical handling process.
  • Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Control Room Operator

Operate and monitor oil field production facilities (Wellheads and Central Processing Platform – CPP) from the Central Control Room to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations in accordance with operating procedures, HSE requirements, and production targets.

Job Responsibility and Accountability

  • Monitor and control Wellhead and CPP production systems via DCS to maintain stable operations, optimize production, and respond promptly to alarms or upsets.
  • Lead and Coordinate field operators and onshore / offshore support teams to ensure safe and effective execution of production activities, including start-up, shutdown, and pigging operations.
  • Supervise and control routine and emergency activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance with process safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze production trends, water cut, BS&W, and well performance, and propose operational adjustments or improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability.
  • Record and review daily operating data, downtime events, and production reports, escalating issues and recommending corrective actions to minimize deferment.
  • Support implementation of new technologies, process improvements, and optimization projects at the CPP and Wellheads.
  • Actively participate in HSE initiatives, including risk assessments, toolbox talks, and emergency response drills, maintaining high standards of safety readiness.
  • Mentor and guide junior operators and CROs to strengthen control room operational capability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technical discipline (Instrumentation, Process, Mechanical, Electrical) or equivalent.
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in oil & gas production operations, with at least 3 years of recent experience as a Central Control Room Operator (CCRO) on offshore / onshore production facilities.
  • Strong knowledge of DCS systems, process operations, and field production optimization.
  • Proven ability to respond effectively to plant upsets and emergencies.
  • Solid understanding of HSE requirements and process safety in upstream oil & gas.
  • Experience in oil field operations is an advantage.
Suitable CVs with the above requirements are welcome to submit an application no longer than 30 December 2025 via email to address below. Mentioned the proposed position title on your email subject. All Employment arrangement will be under Third Party Contract (TPC).
This recruitment process is free of charge in any form.
We urge all applicants to be cautious of any fraudulent activities claiming to represent the recruitment process of PETRONAS.

recruitment_pcino[at]petronas.com.my