S Mahdiputra
About S Mahdiputra
S Mahdiputra serves as the Regional Leader for Mining and Metals at Hatch, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in project financing and has held various engineering and leadership roles across multiple countries.
Work at Hatch
S Mahdiputra has been working at Hatch since 2018 as the Regional Leader for Mining and Metals. In this role, he oversees various projects and initiatives within the mining sector. Prior to his current position, he served as the Regional Leader for Infrastructure and Power at Hatch from 2012 to 2018. His tenure at Hatch also includes a role as Engineering Manager in 2012, where he contributed to engineering projects in Brisbane, Australia. Mahdiputra has been instrumental in promoting innovative technologies within the company, particularly in electric furnace technology for Nickel smelting and autoclave design for HPAL projects.
Education and Expertise
S Mahdiputra holds a Doctoral Degree in Management from Newcastle, United Kingdom, which he completed from 2003 to 2006. He also earned a Master's degree in Port Development from Delft, Netherlands, in 2001. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Lampung, Indonesia, from 1990 to 1996. His educational background supports his extensive experience in project financing, particularly with Equator Principles and IFC PS Standards, and his expertise spans multiple sectors including mining, infrastructure, and project management.
Background
S Mahdiputra's professional journey includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked as a Principal Engineer and Senior Project Manager at AECOM in Liverpool, UK, from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, he was a Researcher and Assistant Lecturer at Northumbria University from 2003 to 2006. He also served as Manager of Projects at Beckett Rankine in London from 2007 to 2011. His early career included a position as Act. Assistant Manager in the Technical Division at PT. Pelabuhan Indonesia II (Persero) from 1996 to 2003.
Achievements
S Mahdiputra has received multiple recognitions for his contributions to the field. He was awarded the Hatch Australia-Asia Leadership Award in 2021 for his leadership excellence. In 2008, he received the Xcel Award for Best Research in the Built Environment in London. Additionally, he authored a conference paper that won the RICS Award for Best Conference Paper in Construction Management in 2005. His involvement as a STEMNET Ambassador from 2009 to 2011 highlights his commitment to promoting STEM education and careers.
Global Project Experience
S Mahdiputra has a diverse portfolio of projects across various countries, including the UK, Australia, India, Malaysia, China, UAE, Libya, Nigeria, Albania, and the Netherlands. He has led projects in the mining and extractive industries that incorporate novel technologies such as RKEF, HPAL, and DNi. His contributions have been part of projects with a combined capital expenditure value exceeding $30 billion, engaging with major global clients and organizations.