Instrumentation & Control Engineer — Hydroelectric Plants

Aboitiz Power Corporation (Power); Philippines; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AboitizPower is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to oversee operation and maintenance of PLC, instrumentation, and control systems at Ampohaw and Irisan hydro plants. You will work with O&M to deliver reliable plant performance and ensure safety.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance planning, calibration, root cause analysis, and coordination with IT and operations, focusing on SCADA, CMMS, LOTO, and asset reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Preferably a Licensed Engineer.
• At least two (2) years of related experience in electrical facilities in an industrial instrumentation and control.
• Preferably work-related experience in Hydro Power industry, substation maintenance, industrial programming, network and communications, IT infrastructure, and able to read and interpret schematic diagram.
• Must have knowledge in Instrumentation, PLC and SCADA, and have a basic knowledge in Philippine Grid Code and Philippine Electrical Code

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance of PLC, Instrumentation & Control-related equipment.
• Plans and executes condition monitoring activities and utilizes data analytics for failure detection to improve equipment reliability.
• Conducts Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for instrumentation or control issues and implements corrective and preventive measures.
• Facilitates calibration of Instrumentation & Control devices and ensures calibration schedules are followed.
• Conducts periodic inspections of SCADA and CMMS equipment and ensures timely submission of performance reports.
• Ensures implementation of Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) compliance during maintenance activities, with frequent review and adherence to Safety Management protocols.
• Oversees maintenance works on hydro facilities and civil structures, ensuring I&C systems are properly supported and protected.
• Reviews technical drawings, system diagrams, and manuals to plan maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Conducts studies and proposes improvements for PLC, Instrumentation, and Control systems to optimize plant performance.
• Applies data analytics to identify failure patterns, reliability trends, and opportunities for optimization.
• Prepares and submits reports on system status, calibration, and maintenance activities.
• Ensures proper work order planning, scheduling, execution, and closure within CMMS, with accurate documentation and traceability.
• Prepares and updates SCADA guidelines and procedures to ensure reliability and standardization.
• Leads the installation, integration, and commissioning of PLC, Instrumentation, and Control-related equipment to support INYOvation projects, Benchmarks, and Strategic Plans.
• Supervises the rehabilitation and installation of I&C systems and ensures compliance with technical standards and safety requirements.
• Facilitates preventive maintenance execution as part of project management for I&C-related systems.
• Coordinates with IT and plant engineers for connectivity and communications requirements of SCADA and PLC systems.
• Oversees protection relay troubleshooting, configuration, and system validation as needed.
• Participates in outage planning and optimization activities to reduce downtime and maximize plant availability.
• Identifies and monitors critical spares required for instrumentation and control systems and ensures proper inventory management.
• Ensures calibration and maintenance of testing tools, instruments, and communication devices.
• Plans, manages, and monitors resource requirements and expenditures related to instrumentation and control maintenance.
• Develops and implements asset management and life cycle planning strategies for long-term system reliability and cost optimization.
• Provides technical supervision and guidance to I&C Technicians during inspection, maintenance, and calibration works.
• Ensures ORMP (Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Controls) is properly implemented across I&C activities.
• Leads toolbox meetings and coordinates with Operations, IT, and other departments to align maintenance schedules and improvement plans.
• Oversees compliance with environmental, safety, and ISO requirements related to instrumentation and control systems.
• Leads initiatives for asset optimization, outage readiness, and continuous improvement in instrumentation and control performance.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

Instrumentation

Electrical

Root Cause Analysis

Calibration

Safety Compliance

Data Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Licensed Engineer

Tools

CMMS

IT Network & SCADA connectivity

Job description

AboitizPower is seeking an Instrumentation and Control Engineer to oversee operation and maintenance of PLC, instrumentation, and control systems at Ampohaw and Irisan hydro plants. You will work with O&M to deliver reliable plant performance and ensure safety.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance planning, calibration, root cause analysis, and coordination with IT and operations, focusing on SCADA, CMMS, LOTO, and asset reliability.