Indonesia’s energy transition is creating a new generation of renewable energy businesses: solar developers and EPC contractors, geothermal operators, hydro and wind projects, battery storage and the independent power producers that sell into the national grid. Developers, utilities and international investors are building teams at the same time, and the leaders who have taken a project from land and permits to commercial operation in this market are scarce.
As a renewable energy recruitment agency, Talent Hunts Indonesia combines executive search and permanent recruitment to hire country managers, project development and finance leaders, construction and commissioning heads, and the asset managers who keep plants performing. We work closely with our energy and infrastructure practices, because many strong candidates move between conventional power, utilities and renewables.
Our headhunters look beyond the small pool of people with renewables on their CV, mapping talent across power generation, oil and gas, mining and construction whose skills transfer directly to solar, geothermal and storage projects.
Our Recruitment Approach
Renewable energy roles depend on where a project or portfolio sits in its lifecycle. Before we approach candidates, we work to understand:
- Technology mix: solar, geothermal, hydro, wind or storage
- Pipeline stage: origination, development, construction or operations
- Offtake, financing and partnership structure
- Local content, permitting and stakeholder requirements
- Site locations and willingness to relocate
- Regional reporting lines and investor expectations
Shortlisted candidates are assessed through our HUNTS Framework™, with particular attention to Navigated Track Record and Stakeholder Acumen, so you see how each person has handled regulators, communities, lenders and contractors. Read more about our methodology.
Positions We Frequently Recruit
We recruit leadership and senior specialist roles across the renewable energy value chain, from development and finance to construction and operations.
Executive Leadership
- Country Manager
- President Director
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Chief Investment Officer
- General Manager, Renewables
Development & Finance
- Head of Project Development
- Business Development Director
- Head of Project Finance
- Origination Manager
- Permitting & Licensing Manager
- Land Acquisition Manager
- Government Relations Director
Engineering & Construction
- Head of Engineering
- EPC Project Director
- Construction Manager
- Grid Connection Manager
- Electrical Engineering Manager
- Commissioning Manager
- HSE Manager
Operations & Asset Management
- Head of Asset Management
- Plant Manager
- O&M Manager
- Geothermal Reservoir Manager
- Performance Engineer
- Energy Trading & Offtake Manager
Industries We Support
We support companies across the clean energy ecosystem in Indonesia.
- Independent power producers
- Solar developers and rooftop solar providers
- Geothermal developers and operators
- Hydro and mini-hydro projects
- Wind energy projects
- Battery storage and energy systems
- Renewable EPC contractors
- Energy-as-a-service providers
- State-owned and private utilities
- Clean energy investors and funds
- Bioenergy and biomass producers
- Equipment and inverter manufacturers
Why Renewable Energy Companies Choose Talent Hunts Indonesia
Renewable energy clients work with us because we understand both the technical and commercial sides of building projects in Indonesia.
- Coverage from development and finance to operations
- Networks across power, utilities, oil and gas and mining
- Candidates with transferable project and grid experience
- Initial shortlist typically within 3–5 working days
- Structured assessment through the HUNTS Framework™
- Confidential searches for new market entries
- Talent mapping and salary benchmarking for new platforms
- Employer of Record support before a local entity is ready
The result is a leadership team that can move projects through permits, construction and commercial operation in Indonesia.
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What Our Clients Say
“I had a positive experience with your recruitment services. The team was professional, supportive, and helpful throughout the recruitment process, providing good communication and facilitating the connection to a career opportunity that aligned with my professional background and aspirations.”
IT ManagerHKI (Hutama Karya Infrastructure)
“We are very satisfied with Talent Hunt Indonesia's services. They consistently provide candidates who closely match our requirements, deliver CVs within a fast turnaround time, and maintain excellent responsiveness throughout the recruitment process. Their proactive communication and candidate follow-up have made our collaboration smooth and effective”
Billa (Recruitment Officer)PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika
“It has been a pleasure connecting with such a thoughtful and genuine recruitment professional. Their thoughtful communication, integrity, and attentive approach create an experience that feels both seamless and meaningful. What I value most is their ability to build trust through sincerity, respect, and a clear commitment to connecting the right people with the right opportunities. I would gladly recommend them to anyone seeking a trusted and distinguished recruitment partner.”
Vilencia Boermawan (HCGA Supervisor)Alun Group
“Good process and easy to work with. Talent Hunt is one of the most trusted and best recruitment companies. I’m happy with the experience and would gladly recommend their services.”
Ferry (Candidate)BRP Indonesia
“They provide good support, steady, and merit candidates. Effective since November 2025, we have considered THI our priority headhunting partners. This is the first time our company has established this kind of preferred vendor relationship.”
HR DirectorPT UTAC Manufacturing Indonesia
“The recruitment process was fast and responsive, and the candidates provided matched our requirements. Talent Hunts also demonstrated a good understanding of our position requirements, making the screening process more effective and saving us valuable time. Another aspect we appreciate is their responsiveness when a candidate is deemed less serious or decides not to proceed with the recruitment process. Talent Hunts quickly provides replacement candidates, ensuring that the recruitment process continues smoothly without significant delays.”
Usaha Trinitas Makmur
“We truly appreciate their efforts and the collaborative relationship we have built with Talent Hunts. Their support has made a positive contribution to our recruitment activities, and we look forward to continuing our partnership and working together to fulfill our future recruitment needs successfully.”
PT. Gulbrandsen Technologies Indonesia
“The recruitment process I went through with Septi from Talent Hunts Indonesia went smoothly and was well-structured. Throughout the process, the information provided and any questions raised were addressed clearly and stayed on topic, ensuring there were no miscommunications. I also received regular updates on my application status and the stage of the recruitment process. Overall, I was quite satisfied with the service provided by Talent Hunts Indonesia and found it very helpful.”
Pradipta Ghusti (SAP Basis Candidate)PT. UTAC Manufacturing Indonesia
“It is really nice and comfortable when I got first time receiving calling from their agent, which is Bu Amalia. She was giving me full information related their Corporate Client open vacancy and share information related client business as well. It is quite informative by sharing their web site. And by the time it is quick process to connected to get 1st direct Interview with Client User, which is I know as member of BOD. And it is only takes 2 times Online Interview with their superior and short time of hiring process.”
Harliman Prakoso (Finance Manager Candidate)ITL Private Indonesia
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Bagus Hendrayono
With 25 years in recruitment and talent management across local and multinational companies, Bagus leads Talent Hunts Indonesia as Managing Director, overseeing the entire business operation.
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Dialex Mondra
Engineering, mining and oil & gas searches are Dialex's specialty, built over 10 years of recruiting across APAC.
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Amalia P.
Over 16 years, Amalia has hired for heavy equipment, logistics, consumer electronics and more, across Asia, Europe, America and Australia.
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Your Trusted Renewable Energy Recruitment Partner
Whether you are appointing a country manager, building a development team or staffing a plant before commercial operation, Talent Hunts Indonesia is the renewable energy recruitment agency that understands how clean energy projects are built in this market.
International developers entering Indonesia can also hire through our Employer of Record and payroll services before their local entity is established.
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