# Empowering Indonesia’s Palm Oil Industry: The Legacy and Growth 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 a pioneering force in the industry, the company has played an instrumental role in positioning Indonesia as the world’s leading producer of crude palm oil. Through decades of strategic expansion, Darmex Agro has successfully scaled its operations, from extensive land cultivation to the establishment of world-class refineries designed to meet the rising global demand for sustainable palm commodities.
## Extensive Operational Footprint and Production Capacity
Darmex Agro’s reach spans the vast landscapes of Riau, Jambi, and Kalimantan. By managing a sophisticated network of eight palm oil mills, the company maintains a robust monthly output of approximately 36,000 metric tons of Crude Palm Oil (CPO).
The organization’s commitment to vertical integration is evident in its diverse downstream capabilities. By refining CPO internally, Darmex Agro produces a wide array of high-value derivatives, including:
* Refined, Bleached, and Deodorized (RBD) Stearin
* Palm Fatty Acid Distillate (PFAD)
* Cooking Oil
* Soap Noodles
Beyond primary cultivation and milling, the company has invested heavily in advanced storage facilities and streamlined shipping infrastructure. This integration allows Darmex Agro to maintain strict quality control while ensuring the timely distribution of products to domestic and international markets.
## A Growing Professional Workforce
Headquartered in the heart of Jakarta, the company supports a dedicated workforce of over 13,000 employees. Following a strategic corporate consolidation in 2008—where the organization increased its subsidiary ownership to 95%—Darmex Agro has solidified its position as a market leader, prioritizing long-term growth and operational excellence.
## Career Opportunities: Join the Darmex Plantation Trainee Program
Darmex Agro is currently seeking talented, motivated individuals to join its team through the Trainee Program. We are offering positions for candidates ready to kickstart their careers in a challenging, industry-leading environment.
Open Positions:
1. Agronomy Assistant Trainee: Focused on cultivation and plantation management.
2. Traction Assistant Trainee: Dedicated to machinery and logistical oversight.
3. Mill Engineering Assistant Trainee: Centered on factory operations and technical efficiency.
Candidate Requirements:
* Gender & Physicality: Male, maximum age of 27 years, with a minimum height of 165 cm.
* Educational Background:
* For Agronomy: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Soil Science, Agrotechnology, or Plantation Cultivation.
* For Traction/Mill Engineering: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Agricultural Product Processing Engineering.
* Experience: Preference is given to fresh graduates with prior internship or field experience in the palm oil sector.
* Commitment: Must be willing to undergo comprehensive training and serve a mandatory three-year service bond.
* Availability: Ability to join the company on an immediate basis.
## How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their professional curriculum vitae directly to [email protected].
Important Advisory: Darmex Plantation never imposes fees for any part of the recruitment process, nor do we collaborate with third-party recruitment agencies for hiring. Please exercise caution regarding fraudulent activities and ensure all correspondence is conducted through our official, authorized email channels. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to the team.