Management Trainee

Air Liquide; Taguig; On-site; PHP 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Philippines invites ambitious graduates to join its Management Trainee program, offering 18 months of rotations across Finance, Sales and Operations. You'll work on challenging assignments, develop business acumen and leadership skills, and have a path to a permanent role aligned with your strengths.

You will collaborate with senior leaders, gain hands-on exposure to plant operations, reporting and process improvements, and contribute to safety and customer-focused initiatives.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or Business Administration with a Marketing major by 2026.
• Driver's license will be an advantage.
• Available to start in November/December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders and technical experts to support day-to-day operations.
• Gain practical insights into plant production, reporting, and analysis.
• Participate in projects focused on productivity enhancement and continuous improvement.
• Engage with the operations team to understand processes and challenges.
• Develop understanding of customers through exposure to customer-facing engineering and sales teams.
• Develop troubleshooting skills addressing plant and facility issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for engineering

Resilience

Team-oriented mindset

Safety orientation

Education

Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical)

Business Administration, Marketing major

Job description

Job Description:

Air Liquide Philippines, a fully owned subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, started its operations in 1994 and currently employs 230+ people. We operate air separation units (ASU), hydrogen plants, carbon dioxide plants, cylinder refilling stations and depots, on-site plants and pipelines nationwide. Our main plant is situated in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, and our head office is in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. We serve a wide spectrum of markets and industries including electronics, food processing, pharmaceuticals, metals, automotive, shipbuilding, and hospitals. Air Liquide Philippines is ISO 9001:2008 certified as well as GMP certified for medical oxygen. In addition, our liquid carbon dioxide plant in Pasig City filled the requirements for Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) for the manufacture of this gas as a food additive.

As Management Trainee, you will be having 3 rotations into 3 demand departments (Finance, Sales & Operations) over an 18 month period. This structure is designed to provide you with high-impact development experiences to enable you to gain a foothold in the ever-changing industrial gas industry. This program could challenge your thinking, to provide insights into complex projects and to build your understanding of what we do. Throughout the 18 months, you will hone your business acumen and management skills as you work on challenging assignments and projects that will have a real impact on the business and lives of customers. At the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to move into a permanent role that is matched to your skills, ability, and career pathway.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

As a Management Trainee with us, you'll embark on a dynamic journey that offers invaluable hands-on experience across a range of projects. This role will provide you with opportunities to:

• Collaborate with our leaders and technical experts to actively support day-to-day operations, encompassing maintenance, inventory control, safety, and quality initiatives.
• Gain practical insights into plant production, reporting, and analysis, contributing to your well-rounded understanding of the industry.
• Participate in projects focused on productivity enhancement and continuous improvement, playing a role in shaping the future of our operations.
• Engage closely with the operations team to broaden your comprehension of operational processes and challenges.
• Develop a deep understanding of our customers and their significance to our business through exposure to our customer facing engineering and sales teams.
• Develop troubleshooting skills through addressing plant and facility issues, actively contributing to the formulation of effective solutions.
• Prepare and review various documents in compliance with Company standards, local regulations, corporate safety, and industrial benchmarks.

Are you a MATCH?

We are looking for the next future leaders of Air Liquide, who have:

• Strong interpersonal skills and values, demonstrating heightened accountability, adaptability, empathy towards colleagues, and ethical conduct.
• A passion for engineering coupled with recent qualifications in mechanical / chemical / electrical engineering.
• Resilience and an eagerness to embrace challenges, stepping beyond their comfort zone to achieve growth.
• A team-oriented mindset, displaying enthusiasm for hands‑on engagement and the fostering of collaborative relationships with both team members and customers.
• Dedication to safety, prioritizing the well‑being of themselves and those around them.
• Completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical) or Business Administration with a Major in Marketing within the year of 2025 and 2026.
• Possession of a valid driver's license will be an advantage.
• Able to start in November/ December 2026.

How to APPLY?

The application process will be:

Stage 1: Initial Application

Candidates must submit their application through either LinkedIn or SEEK.

Alongside the platform application, all applicants arerequired to complete a Google Form - https://forms.gle/LtEPRe91JBoDC2E88. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Stage 2: Talent Acquisition Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team to schedule an initial screening. The interview will be a30-minute virtual meeting conducted via Google Meet. This stage is designed to assess your background, motivations, and initial fit for the program.

Stage 3: HR Business Partner Interview

Candidates who successfully pass the initial screening will be invited to a second interview with our Lead HR Business Partner. This interview will be a30 to 45-minute virtual meeting conducted via Google Meet. This stage involves a more in-depth discussion about your competencies, experiences, and potential contributions to Air Liquide.

Stage 4: Final Interview with Management Committee

The final stage of the selection process is a face-to-face interview at the Air Liquide Philippines HQ Office, BGC, Taguig City. This final interview is scheduled to take place in October/ November 2026. Specific dates and times will be communicated to the finalists. This is the concluding assessment of your suitability for the Management Trainee role and an opportunity for you to interact with senior leadership. Please note that candidates are responsible for their own transportation costs to the Air Liquide Philippines Office.

Stage 5: Offer

Following Stage 4, a successful candidate may be offered a place in the Management Trainee Program, with a potential start date in November/ December 2026.

**We thank you for your interest in Air Liquide. Interested applicants are encouraged to complete the mandatory initial application. Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.**

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.