Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Kerry Group; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group is seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Philippines, Batangas site. The role reports to the Engineering Supervisor and focuses on ensuring continuous utility supply, equipment reliability, and adherence to maintenance KPIs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a similar role, a relevant engineering degree, and hands-on experience with instrumentation, PLCs, and CMMS/SAP systems. CAD knowledge is a plus for supporting plant upgrades and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/College Degree in Engineering or Technology or equivalent professional license.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar maintenance/engineering role.
• Proven knowledge of instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous supply of engineering utilities and equipment availability for production.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance per procedures and KPIs.
• Support energy and water conservation programs aligned with sustainability KPIs.
• Troubleshoot downtime and equipment/utility failures; plan and execute repairs.
• Maintain up-to-date spare parts inventory and maintenance library records.
• Oversee calibration, repair, and programming of process equipment and utilities.

Skills

Instrumentation & Control

Process instrumentation

PLC troubleshooting

Automation networks

Electrical schematics

Motor control

CMMS/SAP

Safety culture

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Professional License (Board/PE)

Tools

CAD

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Reporting to : Engineering Supervisor

Key responsibilities

• Ensures normal and continuous supply of engineering utilities and availability of equipment and facilities to support production needs
• Ensures condition-based, corrective, and preventive maintenance of equipment, utilities, facilities and auxiliaries are carried out to prevent breakdowns.
• Implements the preventive maintenance according to correct procedures, frequency, and quality to ensure its effectiveness and efficient delivery meet the KPIs.
• Supports the plant’s energy and water conservation program in line with the plant’s sustainability KPI
• Resolves and troubleshoot production downtime, and equipment and utility failure. Develop a plan and timeline to eliminate emergency repair work
• Ensures that the spare parts inventory and maintenance library is secure, updated and well kept.
• Makes sure all plant equipment maintenance records are accurate and up to date
• Helps ensure the reliability, functionality and on time calibration, repair, programming of process equipment and process utilities.
• Helps in overseeing all contractors under engineering control.
• Perform other tasks and special assignments as requested by the Engineering and Maintenance Manager and Supervisor

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s/ College Degree, Technology, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic) or Equivalent Professional License(Passed Board/ Professional Licensure Exam)

Technical Skills

• Instrumentation and Control Systems Competency
• Proficient in process instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of PLC systems, and ability to perform troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Experience in I/O checking, signal tracing, and fault isolation
  Familiarity with automation networks (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)

Electrical Systems Competency

• Strong knowledge industrial electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams
• Hands-on experience in motor control systems
• Skilled in troubleshooting electrical faults

Competency

• Good foundation in HVAC, WWTP, Water Treatment, Boilers, Compressors, Power Systems
• Knowledgeable in Maintenance best practices and CMMS/SAP systems to assist in delivering same.
• 5+ years experience in a similar role
• CAD and programming skills are a plus
• Demonstrates strong commitment to workplace safety and food safety culture
• Takes full responsibility for assigned tasks
• Demonstrates respect and cooperation with teammates
• Good communication skills for coordination with production, engineering, and QA teams