# Career Opportunities at Apical Group Ltd: Join a Global Leader in Sustainable Palm Oil
Apical Group Ltd stands as a cornerstone of the global palm oil industry, consistently setting benchmarks in the management and export of premium palm oil derivatives. With a robust footprint spanning food products, oleochemicals, and biodiesel, the company serves as a vital bridge between Indonesian resources and the global marketplace. Operating high-capacity refineries across Indonesia and China, Apical has cemented its reputation for operational excellence and strategic growth, further bolstered by its 2016 acquisition of the Spanish biodiesel giant, Bio-Oils.
As Apical Group continues to scale its global production capacity—which currently exceeds 680,000 tons of biodiesel annually—the company is seeking highly motivated professionals to join its ranks in August 2026. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career within an organization that prides itself on integrated logistics, advanced infrastructure, and technical innovation.
## Current Openings at Apical Group Ltd
Apical Group is currently scouting for talent to fill the following roles at its facility in Kariangau, Balikpapan:
1. Administrative & Secretarial
* Secretary & Admin: A key role focused on professional correspondence, coordination, and office management.
2. Production Operations
* Operator Refinery
* Operator Oleochemical
* Operator Spent Bleaching Earth
3. Supply Chain Management (SCM)
* Operator Tank Farm
4. Technical Maintenance
* Mechanical Technician: Focused on equipment upkeep and operational efficiency.
## Candidate Requirements and Expectations
To ensure success within our fast-paced industrial environment, applicants should align with the following criteria:
General Qualifications
* Educational Background: Minimum Diploma (D3) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
* Experience Level: Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply for eligible positions.
* Core Competencies: Applicants must demonstrate honesty, proactivity, strong initiative, self-discipline, and a high sense of responsibility.
* Work Environment Readiness: Must be comfortable working in a team or independently, possess no phobias regarding heights or sea environments, and be willing to work in shift patterns (excluding the Secretary role).
* Location: Candidates must be willing to be stationed in Kariangau, Balikpapan, and reside in the East Kalimantan region.
* Physical/Mental Health: Candidates must be in excellent physical and mental health.
Specialized Requirements for Secretary Applicants
* Language Skills: Exceptional verbal and written proficiency in English.
* Professionalism: Strong interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor, and the ability to act as a representative of the office.
* Administrative Aptitude: Proven experience in coordination, record-keeping, and office administration.
## Application Process and Data Privacy
By submitting your resume and personal details, you grant Apical Group Ltd consent to retain your information within our secure recruitment database. This data will be used exclusively for the purposes of evaluating your candidacy for current and future openings, in strict accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you do not receive a follow-up communication within 60 days of your application, please consider your current status as unsuccessful for this specific role. We value the time and effort invested by every applicant and may reach out to you should a future vacancy align with your professional qualifications and experience.