13 July 2024
Harita Nickel continues to strengthen its commitment to improving the quality of local human resources in its operational areas through training and certification of Operator License (SIO) for 30 participants of the second batch PELITA (Enhancement of Youth Skills and Abilities) program on Friday, July 12, 2024. This initiative not only meets the company’s operational requirements for legal compliance in heavy equipment operation, specifically overhead cranes, but also represents a strategic investment in the long-term professional development of these participants.
As part of this initiative, Harita Nickel collaborates with a certified Occupational Health and Safety Service Company (PJK) recognized by the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker RI). The training spans six days, from July 7 to 12, covering a wide range of topics, including technical briefings, safety regulations for lifting equipment, core subjects on overhead cranes, and concludes with a theoretical exam.
Community Development Superintendent at Harita Nickel, Panji Setyadi, stated, “The Operator License (SIO) certification facilitated by the company is part of our ongoing commitment to ensure that all PELITA participants are qualified and officially licensed to operate heavy equipment, in this case, overhead cranes.”
Panji further explained that this certification not only meets the company’s operational needs but also adds value to the participants by enhancing their career development.
Meanwhile, Jabarudin Hi Hafiz, a PELITA participant from Bokimiake Village, West Kayoa District, South Halmahera Regency, expressed his gratitude to the company for organizing the PELITA training program and facilitating their acquisition of SIO. According to Jabarudin, this program is highly beneficial for local youth who lack skills in operating heavy equipment but aspire to build a career as operators within the company.
“The PELITA program has paved the way for us to become operators in the company and provides better opportunities to contribute more in the workplace. As local youth of South Halmahera, we are grateful to the company for the support and opportunities given to develop our skills,” said Jabarudin.
The PELITA program itself is one of Harita Nickel’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives focusing on developing skills and abilities among local youth on Obi Island and South Halmahera. The first batch of PELITA, held in 2023, was successful with 14 participants, all of whom are now employed as wheel loader operators in the company. As for the second batch, 30 PELITA participants are receiving classroom and field training to prepare them as skilled and certified overhead crane operators.
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