Plant Facilities Engineer – Utilities & Safety Expert

Aboitiz Foods; Iligan; On-site; PHP 446,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Foods is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our plant maintenance team in the Philippines. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain plant utilities; support fire protection systems; and ensure thermal operations meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering (civil/electrical also considered) and 2+ years in plant facilities or industrial operations, with skills in reading blueprints and electro-pneumatic/hydraulic troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; Civil or Electrical Engineering also considered.
• Registered Engineer preferred; open to non-licensed candidates with relevant industrial experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in plant facility maintenance, thermal utilities, or industrial operations.
• Proficient in reading engineering blueprints and troubleshooting electro-pneumatic/hydraulic systems; basic expense tracking and inventory forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain plant utilities (compressed air, RO, water systems).
• Test and maintain fire protection systems per NFPA/FM Global and local codes.
• Operate and calibrate heat treatment systems to ensure process control and product safety.
• Maintain compliance with 5S, GMP, HACCP, Halal, and ISO standards.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electro-pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Expense tracking

Inventory forecasting

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Aboitiz Foods is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our plant maintenance team in the Philippines. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain plant utilities; support fire protection systems; and ensure thermal operations meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires a degree in mechanical engineering (civil/electrical also considered) and 2+ years in plant facilities or industrial operations, with skills in reading blueprints and electro-pneumatic/hydraulic troubleshooting.