Instrumentation Technician

Manila Water; Philippines; On-site; PHP 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Water seeks an on-site Instrumentation and Controls technician to troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems, SCADA, VFDs, and field instrumentation at our plants. You will perform panel wiring, calibration, and preventive maintenance, ensuring accurate records and up-to-date inventories.

Role requires following safety standards, LOTO practices, and machine safeguarding. Rotating shifts and on-call support may apply; overtime may be needed during shutdowns.

Qualifications

• Graduate in instrumentation engineering, instrumentation technology, or related field.
• Instrumentation Servicing NCII certification required.
• Mechatronics Servicing NCII certification required.
• 1–2 years of experience in instrumentation or industrial automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems, SCADA, VFDs, and field instrumentation.
• Perform panel wiring, device mounting, cable routing, and terminations per standards.
• Calibrate, verify, and perform preventive maintenance on instrumentation devices.
• Record troubleshooting steps, modifications, inventories, and as-built drawings.
• Follow LOTO, electrical safety, and machine safeguarding standards.
• On-site role with rotating shifts or standard day shifts plus on-call support depending on plant needs.
• Overtime may be required during shutdowns or critical breakdowns.

Education

Instrumentation Engineering/Related Field

Instrumentation Servicing NCII

Mechatronics Servicing NCII

1–2 years instrumentation/automation experience

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems, SCADA, VFDs, and field instrumentation.
• Perform panel wiring, device mounting, cable routing, and terminations following electrical standards and best practices.
• Perform calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance of instrumentation devices.
• Record troubleshooting steps, modifications, device inventories, and as-built drawings.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and machine safeguarding standards.
• On-site role with rotating shifts or standard day shifts plus on-call support, depending on plant needs.
• Occasional overtime during shutdowns or critical breakdowns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of Instrumentation Engineering, Instrumentation Technology or any related course.
• Instrumentation and Control Servicing NCII certification
• Mechatronics Servicing NCII certification
• Must have at least 1 to 2 years of working experience in instrumentation or industrial automation.