Cadet Engineer

AboitizPower; Toledo; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower invites you to join our Cadet Engineer program in the Philippines. You will learn plant operations and maintenance, review basic process flows, and understand start-up, normal operation, and shutdown activities while working with a supportive team to grow your skills.

You will shadow O&M tasks, learn industry standards such as EPIRA, Grid Code, and ERC resolutions, collaborate across departments to ensure safe, efficient work, and begin your engineering career with guidance and

Qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• 1 to 2 years of work experience, fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
• A valid license as a Registered Engineer.
• Note: Being a scholarship grantee or graduating with honors is considered a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Learn Plant Operations: Grasp the basic process flows of thermal power plants and understand daily operations and maintenance processes, including start-ups, normal operations, and shutdowns.
• Execute and Shadow O&M Activities: Shadow current Operations and Maintenance personnel to execute daily activities (such as PMS and CMS) and perform preventive and corrective maintenance under the guidance of qualified staff.
• Understand Industry Standards: Learn the rules, procedures, and guidelines of electric power industry laws, including EPIRA, the Grid Code, and ERC Resolutions.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Learn the interdependencies of various support departments with Operations and Maintenance, and maintain good communication across teams to ensure a safe and smooth workflow.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, and Information Security policies. You will also be responsible for reporting incidents and protecting the company's information assets.
• Continuous Development: Participate in Tool Box meetings, comply with reportorial requirements, and remain up-to-date with new power plant designs and operations by reading industry materials and attending professional development events

Skills

Power Plant Operations & Maintenance

Safety & Compliance

Root Cause Analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership experience

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Job description

Business Unit: Transition Business Group

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As Cadet Engineers, you will be learning and understanding plant operations and maintenance processes. Review and master basic process flows of the plant and plant operations & maintenance such as, but not limited to, Preventive Maintenance System, Corrective Maintenance System, start-up, normal operation, shutdown. You will work closely with the team to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Learn Plant Operations: Grasp the basic process flows of thermal power plants and understand daily operations and maintenance processes, including start-ups, normal operations, and shutdowns.
• Execute and Shadow O&M Activities: Shadow current Operations and Maintenance personnel to execute daily activities (such as PMS and CMS) and perform preventive and corrective maintenance under the guidance of qualified staff.
• Understand Industry Standards: Learn the rules, procedures, and guidelines of electric power industry laws, including EPIRA, the Grid Code, and ERC Resolutions.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Learn the interdependencies of various support departments with Operations and Maintenance, and maintain good communication across teams to ensure a safe and smooth workflow.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, and Information Security policies. You will also be responsible for reporting incidents and protecting the company's information assets.
• Continuous Development: Participate in Tool Box meetings, comply with reportorial requirements, and remain up-to-date with new power plant designs and operations by reading industry materials and attending professional development events

To Succeed in this Role, we need someone who:

• Possesses a fundamental awareness of Power Plant Operations & Maintenance, Safe Work Systems, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills, along with excellent oral and written communication.
• Thrives in teamwork and collaboration.
• Has proven leadership experience, at least having served as an officer of an academic club or student organization.
• Is starting their career, with less than 1 year of professional work experience (project experience is not required)

What You Will Need:

• A degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• 1 to 2 years of work experience, fresh graduates are also welcome to apply.
• A valid license as a Registered Engineer.
• Note: Being a scholarship grantee or graduating with honors is considered a strong advantage.

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, we honor you not just as a professional, but as a person. Our promise is to provide a workplace where you can thrive through:

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group’s investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.

Together, let’s power your future.