Engine Room Operator — Diesel Plant Specialist

Aboitiz Power Corporation; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower is seeking an Engine Room Operator (ERO) to ensure the efficient operation of diesel engines and auxiliaries, collaborating with the Control Room Engineer and maintenance teams to meet performance and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols and ISO standards, and effective communication during shift handovers, with potential for professional growth within a purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Must be a Licensed Electrical or Mechanical Engineer.
• Relevant 1–2 years of experience in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) in a related industry is an advantage.
• Intermediate proficiency in Safe Work Systems and Plant Operations Management.
• Fundamental Awareness in Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessment and Control, Plant Performance Analysis, and SCADA System Operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, checks, and executes start-up and shutdown procedures for all engines and auxiliary equipment in close coordination with the Control Room Engineer.
• Conducts routine inspections and monitoring of running engines to prevent leaks, excessive vibration, or abnormalities, while performing minor corrections and top-ups per OEM manuals.
• Executes Permit to Work (PTW) procedures, adheres to safety/environmental guidelines, and stops engines when necessary for safety or emergency purposes.
• Performs laboratory functions, including testing physical/chemical properties of fuel, lube oil, process water, and sludge, encoding data, and maintaining lab test instruments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Communication

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Electrical or Mechanical Engineer

Tools

SCADA System Operations

Plant Operations Management

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Assessment

Job description

AboitizPower is seeking an Engine Room Operator (ERO) to ensure the efficient operation of diesel engines and auxiliaries, collaborating with the Control Room Engineer and maintenance teams to meet performance and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols and ISO standards, and effective communication during shift handovers, with potential for professional growth within a purpose-driven environment.