Jakarta, MINE – Not all champions are born on the podium. Some are forged from sweat, discipline, and enthusiasm to continue learning. Like Panji, a mining operator who is now a teacher at the Mining Academy PT. Cipta Kridatama (CK) is clear proof that the true winning spirit is about how one person grows others.
When he first joined CK, Panji worked as a grader operator in the Operations department. Every day, he is faced with a mining field that demands precision, physical strength and high discipline. However, behind his helmet and mining uniform, Panji has great determination to continue learning and developing.
This opportunity came when he took part in the Cipta Kridatama 2025 Best of the Best (BOTB) event, an annual program that provides a platform for CK employees to demonstrate their best competencies while honing their leadership skills. Of the total 4,000 participants who took part in this program, the strict selection process left only 60 people, and Panji finally emerged as the first winner.
“For two weeks we received provision with different material every day, starting from safety, operations, to character formation,” said Panji, recalling the process.
Now, Panji no longer only operates heavy equipment in the field. He has risen to new heights as an operator trainer at CK Mining Academy, mentoring more than 80 operators from various sites.
“This activity really changed my life. It built my mentality, taught me discipline, leadership, and made me learn to work together. The most impressive thing for me was being able to share knowledge with other colleagues,” he added.
Panji’s story is a reflection of the commitment of CK and its parent company, PT ABM Investama Tbk (ABMM), in building strong, adaptive and competitive human resources. Through programs people developmentABM believes that the best productivity is born from strong leadership and an undying passion for learning.
President Director of PT ABM Investama Tbk, Achmad Ananda Djajanegara, emphasized that business sustainability does not only depend on technology or natural resources, but especially on the quality of the people behind it.
“We are committed to building a resilient future/resilient future by continuing to strengthen operational aspects, optimizing environmental performance, and cultivating superior people who become motors of change. Through people development, we want to create more leaders at every level of the organization,” he said.
This consistency is reflected in ABM’s training achievements in 2024 which reached 170,392 hours of training with an average of 14.47 hours per employee per year. This figure shows that competency development is not just an annual program, but part of the company culture.
For CK himself, Best of the Best is not just an awards event. In the midst of fluctuating coal prices and operational efficiency challenges, CK views HR as the main key to business sustainability. This program is designed to forge individuals into future leaders and become part of talent management radar company to ensure readiness when opportunities or leadership positions open up in the future.
“In dynamic industrial conditions, CK continues to strive to strengthen internal competence and leadership. We believe that with superior human resources, the company can survive and grow to face every challenge, including when business transformation is carried out,” said CK President Director, Roni Setyawan.
Cipta Kridatama is always determined to realize its vision of becoming the largest and most reliable mining service provider in Indonesia, by placing human development as a top priority. Programs like Best of the Best have a direct impact on cycle time productivity better, increased utilization, increased operational productivity. This program provides the opportunity that every employee has the potential to develop into a leader like Panji, which proves that even an operator can be an inspiration and driver of change for many people.
The Best of the Best program is a reflection of CK’s commitment to building superior human resources who are ready to face the future challenges of the mining industry. Through a spirit of collaboration and continuous learning, CK believes that the future of Indonesian mining will be driven by the nation’s best people.
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Source: www.tambang.co.id
