Instrumentation Technician

Manila Water Company, Inc.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 335,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Water Company, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems, SCADA, VFDs, and field instrumentation across Manila facilities.

You will perform panel wiring, device mounting, cable routing, and terminations while following electrical standards and safety practices. The role requires calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance of instrumentation devices, plus accurate recording of modifications, inventories, and as-built drawings.

Qualifications

• Graduate-level or technical diploma in instrumentation/controls.
• 1–2 years experience in instrumentation or industrial automation.
• NCII certifications in instrumentation servicing or mechatronics.
• Strong fault-finding and preventive maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems, SCADA, VFDs, and field instrumentation.
• Perform panel wiring, device mounting, cable routing, and terminations following standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting PLC/SCADA

Electrical safety

Documentation & reporting

Education

Instrumentation Engineering

Instrumentation Technology

Instrumentation and Control Servicing NCII

Mechatronics Servicing NCII

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.