# Driving Growth in the Palm Oil Industry: An Overview of PT. Darmex Agro
Established in Jakarta in 1987 under the banner of PT. Dutapalma Nusantara, PT. Darmex Agro has ascended to become a cornerstone of Indonesia’s palm oil sector. As one of the industry's founding conglomerates, the company has played a pivotal role in positioning Indonesia as the world’s leading producer of crude palm oil (CPO). Through decades of strategic expansion, the organization has consistently scaled its cultivation acreage, processing facilities, and refining capabilities to meet the surging global demand for sustainable palm oil derivatives.
## Operational Excellence and Global Reach
Darmex Agro’s operational footprint is expansive, with thriving plantations strategically located across Riau and Kalimantan. The company operates a sophisticated network of eight palm oil mills, resulting in a robust monthly CPO production capacity of approximately 36,000 metric tons.
Beyond raw production, the company excels in high-value refining. A significant portion of its crude output is processed into specialized derivatives, including:
* Refined Bleached Deodorized (RBD) Stearin
* Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD)
* High-quality cooking oils
* Soap noodles for the cosmetic and hygiene industries
## Strategic Infrastructure and Organizational Growth
While the company’s foundation remains rooted in plantation management and refining, it has successfully diversified its portfolio. Today, Darmex Agro integrates complex supply chain logistics, including dedicated processing facilities, massive storage terminals, and efficient shipping infrastructure.
Headquartered in Jakarta and supported by a dedicated workforce of over 13,000 employees, the company continues to refine its corporate structure. In 2008, the firm consolidated its subsidiaries to increase ownership to 95%, a strategic move designed to streamline operations and accelerate long-term growth objectives.
## Career Opportunities: Join the Darmex Plantation Trainee Program
Darmex Agro is currently seeking motivated, talented individuals to join its team through the Darmex Plantation Trainee Program. We offer professional development pathways in the following areas:
1. Trainee Agronomy Assistant
2. Trainee Traction Assistant
3. Trainee Mill Engineering Assistant
Candidate Qualifications
To be considered for these roles, applicants must meet the following criteria:
* Gender & Physicality: Male, aged 27 years or younger, with a minimum height of 165 cm.
* Educational Background:
* For Agronomy roles: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Soil Science, Agrotechnology, or Plantation Cultivation.
* For Traction/Engineering roles: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Agricultural Product Processing Engineering.
* Professional Readiness: Candidates must be fresh graduates with previous internship or field-work experience within the palm oil sector.
* Commitment: Willingness to undergo intensive training and adhere to a three-year service bond.
* Availability: Ability to join the organization immediately.
## Application Procedures
Interested candidates are invited to apply for these positions by submitting an updated CV directly to our recruitment team at: [email protected].
Please be advised that PT. Darmex Agro never requests payment from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. We do not partner with third-party agencies for hiring services and urge all candidates to remain vigilant against fraudulent activities conducted in the name of the company.