BOP (Balance of Plant) Engineer

Vestas; Burgos; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in the Philippines is seeking an electrical maintenance professional to enhance reliability of wind farm assets. You will perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on PSS, RMUs, switchgear, and BOP equipment, ensuring safe, compliant operation and coordinated actions with internal and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes proper documentation, daily reporting of PTW, grid availability, and spare inventory, while supervising subcontractors for timely, safe service delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or BS in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in operation and maintenance of Pooling Substations, RMUs and internal transmission lines.
• Ability to read electrical drawings for Grid and PSS systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance on PSS, RMUs, switchgear, and BOP equipment.
• Ensure reliable operation and upkeep of substation and transmission assets.
• Coordinate with subcontractors for maintenance activities to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Maintain daily documentation including PTW, checklists, grid data, and inventory.

Skills

Electrical engineering basics

Troubleshooting skills

Reading electrical drawings

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma / BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join us in this role where you’ll apply your technical expertise to enhance the reliability of the wind farms. You’ll leverage your skills to optimize asset performance and coordinate potential solutions with the team. In this position, you’ll also provide technical support within the local setup and collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders.

Safety First – Core Responsibility

• Give the highest priority to safety at all times
• Strictly follow LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures for every task without exception
• Fully comply with all site safety instructions, policies, and standard operating procedures
• Take part in safety initiatives, including:
• Incident and near-miss reporting
• Operator safety audits
• Safety equipment inspection
• Identify, report, and take corrective actions for any unsafe conditions or behaviors

Operations & Maintenance Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and breakdown maintenance as assigned
• Ensure reliable operation and proper upkeep of:
• Pooling Substation (PSS)
• Internal Transmission Lines
• RMUs (Ring Main Units)
• WTG Switchgear
• Backup Generators and associated BOP equipment
• Maintain all equipment in clean, safe, and technically compliant condition aligned with engineering standards and procedures

Technical & Functional Requirements

• Practical experience in basic troubleshooting of:
• Substation equipment
• Switchgear
• RMUs
• Internal transmission systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings related to Grid and PSS systems
• Understand equipment functionality and interdependencies across BOP systems

Documentation & Reporting (Daily Discipline Required)

Ensure accurate and timely updates of the following on a daily basis, with proper supporting data:

• Permit to Work (PTW)
• PSS Operation & Monitoring Checklist
• Grid Availability Data
• Working Time Entry
• Material and Spare Inventory

Additionally:

• Prepare BOP equipment scheduled service task lists
• Maintain and update critical spares lists

Execution & Coordination

• Supervise scheduled service activities for BOP equipment
• Coordinate with subcontractors for breakdown maintenance activities
• Ensure all maintenance activities are executed safely and efficiently

Monitoring & Escalation

• Monitor and promptly communicate any deviations or abnormalities in:
• PSS
• RMUs
• Internal transmission lines
• Escalate issues that may impact performance to the concerned in-charges without delay

Operational Discipline

• Ensure regular work log entries and condition monitoring by operators
• Verify that all personnel are consistently using and maintaining proper PPE
• Promote a solid culture of accountability, safety awareness, and operational excellence

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering / Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Previous work experience in the operation and maintenance of Pooling Substations, RMU and Internal transmission lines

Competencies:

• Have knowledge of local grid compliance - NGCP
• Safety regulations related to Grid systems in the Philippines
• Basic report preparation related to BOP equipments
• Basic Team leader skills to coordinate with subcontractor, customer, and Vestas staff