# Career Opportunities at PT Dharma Lautan Utama: Join Indonesia's Premier Sea Transportation Network
Connecting the vast archipelago of Indonesia requires dedication, resilience, and a deep commitment to public service. PT Dharma Lautan Utama stands at the forefront of the maritime industry, delivering essential sea transportation and ferry services across the country. By providing reliable, accessible, and cost-effective travel for passengers, cargo, and vehicles, the company actively fosters regional economic growth and supports local communities in line with national development goals.
To maintain the highest standards of safety, service excellence, and operational efficiency, PT Dharma Lautan Utama is expanding its professional team. Dynamic, qualified, and motivated individuals are invited to explore the wide range of shore-based and vessel-based career opportunities listed below.
## Shore-Based & Technical Engineering Positions
1. Maritime Project Leader
* Gender & Age: Male, maximum 35 years old.
* Education: Diploma (D3) or Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Naval Architecture, Marine Systems Engineering, or Marine Machinery Engineering.
* Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a similar leadership role, preferably within shipping companies or shipyards.
* Key Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership skills to supervise ship repair teams; comfortable working in field environments; proficient in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
2. Fleet Operations Staff
* Gender & Age: Male, maximum 35 years old.
* Education: Diploma (D3) or Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Naval Architecture, Marine Systems Engineering, or Marine Machinery Engineering.
* Experience: Minimum 2 years in fleet operations, ideally within maritime transport or shipbuilding facilities.
* Key Skills & Attributes: Proven ability to manage ship maintenance and repair teams; strong preference for field-based operational tasks; fluent in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
3. Technical Fleet Staff
* Gender & Age: Male, maximum 35 years old.
* Education: Diploma (D3) or Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Naval Architecture, Marine Systems Engineering, or Marine Machinery Engineering.
* Experience: At least 2 years in ship repair or technical maintenance operations.
* Key Skills & Attributes: Capability to lead technical field teams; adept at using AutoCAD and Microsoft Office suite; fully prepared for deployment across all regions of Indonesia.
4. Designated Person Ashore (DPA) Staff
* Gender & Age: Male, maximum 35 years old.
* Education: Minimum D3/S1 in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related technical disciplines.
* Experience: At least 1 year in maritime safety management or marine survey duties.
* Key Qualifications: Thorough understanding of the ISM Code and marine survey protocols; skilled in AutoCAD, CorelDRAW, and Adobe Photoshop.
5. Marine Interior Technician
* Gender & Age: Male, maximum 35 years old.
* Education: Vocational High School (SMK) or Diploma (D3) in Interior Design.
* Experience: Minimum 1 year in spatial design and interior fitting, ideally in the shipping or maritime sector.
* Key Qualifications: Practical expertise in vessel interior maintenance and space planning; willingness to perform field duties and travel out of town as required.
## Customer Service & Operational Support Roles
6. Passenger Service Staff
* Gender & Age: Male, maximum 35 years old.
* Education: Minimum D3 in Hospitality/Tourism or SMK in Hotel Operations; relevant customer service background preferred.
* Key Competencies: Strong grounding in service excellence principles; proficient in basic computer applications (Microsoft Office); ready to sail onboard vessels and relocate outside Java.
7. Field Ticketing & Logistics Officer (Porter Supervisor)
* Gender & Age: Male, maximum 35 years old.
* Education: D4 or S1 degree in any discipline.
* Key Competencies: High affinity for administrative tasks combined with hands-on field operations; proficient user of Microsoft Office tools.
8. Corporate & Executive Driver
* Gender & Age: Male, maximum 40 years old.
* Education: Minimum Senior High School (SMA) completion; holds a valid Class A driver's license (SIM A).
* Experience: At least 2 years of experience as an operational driver or executive chauffeur.
* Key Competencies: Competent in operating both manual and automatic transmission vehicles; excellent navigational knowledge of Surabaya and surrounding regional routes.
## Vessel Crew & Seagoing Positions
9. Deck Officer (Mualim)
* Age Limit: Maximum 45 years old.
* Certification: Certificate of Competency (CoC) ANT-II, ANT-III, or ANT-IV; candidates holding management-level endorsements are strongly preferred.
* Experience: Minimum 1 year in a matching deck officer position onboard merchant or passenger vessels.
* Mandatory Certificates: BST, SCRB, MEFA, AFF, along with all mandatory STCW supporting documents.
10. Marine Engineer Officer (Masinis)
* Age Limit: Maximum 45 years old.
* Certification: Certificate of Competency (CoC) ATT-II, ATT-III, or ATT-IV; management-level endorsement preferred.
* Experience: At least 1 year serving in engine room operations.
* Mandatory Certificates: Valid BST, SCRB, MEFA, AFF, and other associated maritime safety certifications.
11. Marine Radio Officer (Markonis)
* Age Limit: Maximum 45 years old.
* Certification: Radio Operator Certificate (SRE-II / SOU).
* Experience: Minimum 1 year of onboard experience as a radio officer.
* Mandatory Certificates: Valid BST, SCRB, MEFA, AFF, and related safety credentials.
12. Able Seaman / Deck Rating (Kelasi)
* Age Limit: Maximum 35 years old.
* Certification: ANT-V Certificate, Able Deck Rating, or Rating certification.
* Experience: At least 6 months of active service in deck operations.
* Mandatory Certificates: Current BST, SCRB, MEFA, AFF, and auxiliary seafarer documentation.
13. Engine Rating / Oiler
* Age Limit: Maximum 35 years old.
* Certification: ATT-V Certificate, Able Engine Rating, or Rating Engine qualification.
* Experience: Minimum 6 months of working experience in vessel engine spaces.
* Mandatory Certificates: Complete set of STCW certificates including BST, SCRB, MEFA, and AFF.
14. Marine Electrician / Electro-Technical Officer
* Gender & Age: Male, maximum 40 years old.
* Certification: ETO, ETR, Able Engine Watch, or a formal background in Electrical Engineering.
* Mandatory Certificates: Valid BST, SCRB, MEFA, AFF, CCM, and an official Medical Care Certificate (MCU); fully prepared for sailing duty.
## General Applicant Requirements
All candidates applying for positions at PT Dharma Lautan Utama must fulfill the following criteria:
* Communication & Professional Persona: Excellent verbal communication skills, proactive attitude, self-reliant, high mobility, and strong personal initiative.
* Appearance & Conduct: Well-groomed, professional visual presentation, respectful mannerisms, and a customer-centric attitude.
* Character Traits: High degree of integrity, confidence, loyalty, self-discipline, assertiveness, and resilience under pressure.
* Health Standards: Excellent physical and mental condition, free from color blindness, minimum height of 165 cm with proportional body weight.
* Mobility: Willingness to undertake business travel and temporary or permanent assignments across various branches throughout Indonesia.
## How to Submit Your Application
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their application package, including an updated Curriculum Vitae and cover letter, directly through official email channels.
* Target Email: `[email protected]`
* File Specifications: PDF format, with a maximum file size of 1 MB.
Email Subject Line: Specify the exact job title you are applying for (e.g., Application - Technical Fleet Staff*).
By joining PT Dharma Lautan Utama, you become an essential part of a dedicated workforce driving maritime connectivity, strengthening regional commerce, and elevating transportation standards throughout the nation.