Plant & Equipment Manager

Acciona Australia; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Acciona Australia is seeking a Plant & Equipment Manager to oversee operations in the Philippines. This role includes managing the production plan, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, and coordinating the plant team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, a minimum of 10 years in marine and/or precast yard engineering, and a strong background in heavy construction equipment. We value diversity and encourage everyone to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in marine and/or precast yard engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of precast segmental bridge construction.
• Relevant certifications in marine engineering or equipment management are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee the plant's production plan.
• Approve manufacturing procedures for prefabricated elements.
• Manage and coordinate the entire plant team.
• Oversee procurement and maintenance of all plant equipment.
• Coordinate logistics for heavy vehicles and delivery routes.

Skills

Heavy construction equipment management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

The Plant & Equipment Manager will be based in the Philippines and will be responsible for the overall coordination, planning, and management of the activities related to the staging area, precast fabrication and equipment. This role is critical in ensuring the strict compliance with the technical specifications, safety regulations, and quality control requirements throughout the installation process.

Reports To: Construction Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee the plant's production plan, ensuring that the production rates of prefabricated elements meet the requirements of the on-site assembly programme.
• Approve manufacturing procedures, including mould design, reinforcement placement, curing systems, and internal post-tensioning methods.
• Ensure that all prefabricated elements comply with the technical specifications, geometric tolerances, and concrete strength requirements specified in the project.
• Manage and coordinate the entire plant team, including superintendents, quality engineers, technical staff, and operators.
• Oversee the procurement, maintenance, and operational availability of all plant equipment and heavy machinery (gantry cranes, handling equipment, curing systems).
• Design and optimize the operation of the main storage area, including the inflow, storage, inventory control and outflow of critical materials.
• Coordinate with the construction manager and the precast plant chief to ensure that resources (materials, segments) flow to the work front without creating bottlenecks.
• Organize and manage all internal and external transport logistics, including the handling of heavy vehicles and the coordination of delivery routes.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in marine and/or precast yard engineering with equipment management exposure
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy construction plant, equipment, and lifting systems used in precast segmental bridge construction
• Relevant certifications in marine engineering or equipment management are an advantage
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and stakeholder management in multicultural environments

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.