Plant Electrician (Psi)

Wärtsilä; Philippines; On-site; PHP 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Energy seeks a skilled Plant Electrician (PSI) to maintain and improve reliability, safety, and performance of plant electrical systems, PLCs, and I&C equipment. The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, and continuous improvement in a dynamic energy plant environment.

The candidate will work with operations and maintenance teams, ensuring safe, efficient operation, and contributing to downtime minimization and upgrades.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in industrial plant maintenance, power generation, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment, motors, switchgear, transformers, and protection systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, PLC, and instrumentation & control (I&C) equipment.
• Ensure plant electrical systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Conduct inspections and identify potential electrical faults or risks before they impact operations.
• Support plant shutdowns, commissioning activities, and equipment upgrades when required.
• Analyze recurring issues and recommend practical solutions to improve plant electrical performance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize plant performance.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Industrial maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Instrumentation & I&C

Electrical schematics reading

Analytical thinking

Safety & compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Instrumentation/Mechatronics background

Tools

PLC hardware

SCADA systems

Electrical drawings

Job description

Plant Electrician (PSI)

Company: Wärtsilä

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Philippines

Job Description - Plant Electrician (PSI)

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.

Power the Future of Reliable Plant Operations

Are you passionate about electrical systems, troubleshooting, and keeping critical operations running at their best? We are looking for a skilled Plant Electrician (PSI) to join our team and play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability, safety, and performance of our plant operations.

As a Plant Electrician, you will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of plant electrical systems, PLCs, and instrumentation & control (I&C) equipment. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on professional who enjoys solving technical challenges and driving operational excellence.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant electrical equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, PLC, and instrumentation & control (I&C) equipment.
• Ensure plant electrical systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Conduct inspections and identify potential electrical faults or risks before they impact operations.
• Support plant shutdowns, commissioning activities, and equipment upgrades when required.
• Analyze recurring issues and recommend practical solutions to improve plant electrical performance and reliability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and optimize plant performance.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company safety standards and procedures.

What You Bring

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in industrial plant maintenance, power generation, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical equipment, motors, switchgear, transformers, and protection systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Work with advanced electrical and control systems in a dynamic plant environment.
• Contribute directly to improving plant reliability and performance.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.

Last application date: 21st August 2026

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.