# Navigating Your Career at PT PAL Indonesia: Complete 2023 PKWT Recruitment Guide
# Introduction to PT PAL Indonesia
As a cornerstone of Indonesia’s defense industry and maritime manufacturing sector, PT PAL Indonesia (Persero) holds a vital strategic position in driving the nation's naval capabilities and industrial growth. The company’s roots trace back to 1939 when the Dutch colonial government established a shipyard known as Marine Establishment (ME). During the Japanese occupation, it was rebranded as Kaigun SE 2124. Following Indonesia's independence, the government nationalized the facility, renaming it Penataran Angkatan Laut (PAL).
On April 15, 1980, through Government Regulation Number 4 of 1980, PT PAL Indonesia transitioned from a Public Corporation into a Limited Liability Company (Persero). This pivotal shift marked Indonesia's bold entry into the global defense arena. Today, as the primary maritime defense contractor, PT PAL Indonesia continuously enhances its operational excellence to fulfill its mission of "Driving Synergy to Global Maritime Access." This commitment positions the company to meet the demands of the international maritime market while solidifying Indonesia's presence on the world stage.
For ambitious professionals looking to contribute to this legacy, PT PAL Indonesia has opened its 2023 Fixed-Term Contract Worker (PKWT) recruitment drive. Whether you are a fresh graduate or an experienced professional holding a vocational high school (SMK) diploma, Associate Degree (D3/D4), or Bachelor’s Degree (S1), numerous opportunities await across diverse technical and administrative departments.
# General Applicant Qualifications
Before exploring specific job openings, candidates should review the core prerequisites for the PT PAL Indonesia 2023 recruitment program:
* Open to both fresh graduates and experienced professionals.
* Educational backgrounds ranging from SMK, D3, D4, to S1.
* Relevant professional certifications serve as a distinct advantage for technical roles.
# Available Job Positions and Job Descriptions
## Administrative and Corporate Roles
1. Administrator
* Job Description: Maintain physical and electronic records, draft and process official correspondence, manage incoming and outgoing mail, oversee stationery distribution, archive routine documents, handle administrative finance, organize workplace 5S activities, and maintain communication equipment.
* Qualification: Diploma 3 (D3) in Secretary or Office Administration.
2. Administrator (Database)
* Job Description: Identify user requirements, manage databases for efficient and error-free operation, test database structural modifications, manage permissions, merge legacy and new databases, and execute data backup and recovery to prevent data loss.
* Qualification: Diploma 3 (D3) in Information Systems.
3. Productivity Analyst
* Job Description: Gather productivity data, observe production workflows, analyze and evaluate data against established production loads, identify areas for improvement, and monitor the implementation of productivity enhancement recommendations.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Accounting.
4. RSP Evaluator (Recruitment, Selection, and Placement)
* Job Description: Evaluate personnel placement proposals against company regulations, cross-reference organizational structures with Manpower Planning (MPP) needs, assess candidate competencies, and draft personnel assignment decrees for subsidiary companies.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
5. Purchasing Officer (Contract Documents)
* Job Description: Process purchase requisitions and price quotations, negotiate terms, draft Purchase Orders, track material deliveries, monitor procurement delays, and prepare legal contract documentation while ensuring compliance with corporate regulations.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Law.
6. Purchasing Officer (General)
* Job Description: Receive price requests and quotations, execute negotiations, draft Purchase Orders, track material deliveries, and generate procurement scheduling and delay reports.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Business Administration or Logistics Management.
7. Administrative Manager (Marketing)
* Job Description: Maintain physical and electronic records, process correspondence, manage office supplies, handle financial administration, organize 5S activities, and compile divisional work plans and budgets.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Business Administration.
8. Administrative Manager (ISO)
* Job Description: Control standard operating documents, maintain electronic document files, manage cross-references between PT PAL’s Management System and international standards, monitor corrective actions, and schedule internal audits.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Business Administration, Psychology, or Industrial Engineering.
9. Accounting Management Staff
* Job Description: Process and journalize financial transactions, record daily data entries, and manage accounting documentation.
* Qualification: Diploma 3 (D3) in Accounting.
10. Warehouse Manager
* Job Description: Identify material storage locations, manage material handling and inventory records, issue material hangtags, fulfill departmental material requests, maintain shipping documents, conduct stock opname procedures, and protect warehouse inventory from loss or degradation.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Logistics Management.
11. Job Data Controller
* Job Description: Compile planned Man-Hours (JO) and Machine-Hours (JM), record realized hours, generate PCCL task cards and S-Curves, evaluate planned versus actual hours, and plan departmental workloads.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Naval Architecture, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
12. Production Engineer
* Job Description: Collect and categorize production statistical data, prepare production engineering materials, measure productivity, and formulate process improvement strategies.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Mechanical Engineering.
13. Marketer
* Job Description: Integrate market research and secondary data to formulate business strategies, execute tactical sales plans, analyze consumer behavior, and build strong customer relationships.
* Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree (S1) in Naval Architecture.
## Technical and Engineering Roles
1. Blasting & Painting (D3 & SMK)
* Job Description: Prepare work tools and blueprints, mix and check paint expiration dates, clean plate surfaces from salt, oil, and dust, monitor weather conditions, execute sandblasting and painting, check layer thickness, and install protective area covers.
* Qualifications:
* D3 in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Civil Engineering (Certification required).
* SMK in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or Ship Construction.
2. Dock Operations
* Job Description: Install supporting blocks for docking procedures and perform regular maintenance on dock infrastructure and machinery.
* Qualification: SMK in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power, Mechanical Engineering, or Naval Architecture.
3. Electronics (SMK & D4)
* Job Description: Prepare tools and blueprints, dismantle ship electronics systems, clean mechanical components, measure electronic modules using standard and specialized tools, perform troubleshooting, overhaul units, and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Harbor Acceptance Testing (HAT).
* Qualifications:
* SMK in Electronics.
* D4 in Electrical Engineering.
4. Fitter Plat (Plate Fitter)
* Job Description: Prepare tools and technical drawings, verify material specification compliance, and execute marking and cutting on plates, components, and blocks.
* Qualification: SMK in Welding Engineering or Steel Ship Construction.
5. HSE Inspector (Occupational Health and Safety)
* Job Description: Formulate weekly HSE plans, conduct periodic safety inspections, investigate workplace accidents, provide safety orientations to new employees, inspect confined spaces for gas hazards, and deliver safety briefings.
* Qualification: Diploma 3 (D3) in Occupational Health and Safety.
6. Maintenance Technician (D3 & D4)
* Job Description: Prepare tools and disconnect power supplies for maintenance, perform preventive maintenance on production machinery, diagnose conventional and CNC machine controls, perform troubleshooting and equipment overhauls, and test commissioned machinery.
* Qualifications:
* D4 in Manufacturing Automation and Mechatronics.
* D3 in Mechanical Engineering.
7. Diesel Engine Mechanic (SMK & D4)
* Job Description: Prepare work equipment, execute marking and cleaning of diesel engines, assemble and install marine diesel engines, conduct alignment and crankshaft deflection tests, perform overhauls, and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
* Qualifications:
* SMK in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
* D4 in Mechanical Engineering.
8. Pump & Compressor Mechanic
* Job Description: Mark, clean, assemble, and install marine pumps and compressors, conduct component testing, perform reconditioning, and execute troubleshooting procedures.
* Qualification: Diploma 3 (D3) in Mechanical Engineering.
9. Machine Tool Operator
* Job Description: Prepare tools and technical drawings, operate lathes (straight, eccentric, taper, threaded profiles), execute shaping, boring, milling, and grinding, mark major ship components (rudder blades, pintles, couplings), perform contact fitting, and balance propellers.
* Qualification: Diploma 3 (D3) in Mechanical Engineering.
10. Harbor Pilot (Pandu)
* Job Description: Coordinate and direct vessel docking and berth placement, evaluate tidal conditions and weather, determine tugboat requirements, and coordinate with the Harbor Master's office.
* Qualification: Diploma 3 (D3) with a mandatory harbor pilot certification uploaded in the attachment section.
11. Welder
* Job Description: Prepare work tools and drawings, clean welding joints from impurities, grind bevels, use recommended filler materials, monitor weather conditions, execute preheating when required, and properly store equipment after use.
* Qualification: SMK in Welding Engineering or Steel Ship Construction with an official welding certification.
# Application Requirements
Applicants must prepare and upload the following digital documents during the submission process:
1. Completed application form in PDF format.
2. National Identity Card (KTP) in PDF format (.pdf).
3. Final Diploma and Academic Transcript in PDF format (.pdf).
4. Recent Passport Photograph in PNG format (.png).
5. Supporting documents and relevant certificates in PDF format (.pdf).
# Recruitment Warning and Disclaimer
IMPORTANT NOTICE: PT PAL Indonesia executes its entire recruitment process independently. The company NEVER CHARGES ANY FEES in any form whatsoever and does not collaborate with any third-party recruitment agencies or travel bureaus for travel and accommodation arrangements. Please remain vigilant against fraudulent recruitment scams misrepresenting PT PAL Indonesia.