Plant General Facilities Engineer

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

Company Description

Aboitiz Foods is an integrated regional food and agribusiness company dedicated to creating a high-performance culture anchored on our time-honored values of Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, and Responsibility. Through the collective strengths of our subsidiaries, Pilmico and Gold Coin, we believe in sustainably feeding Asia’s growth from mill to meal.

We are constantly improving and optimizing our processes by integrating the value chain around Asia. We leverage our sector expertise and capabilities to deliver quality every time. With our world-class technology and culture of constant innovation, we devote ourselves to serving you better.

At Aboitiz Foods, we embrace change and inspire innovation, leading the way in food and agribusiness solutions. Join us as we shape the future of food in Asia and build a culture where, together, we nourish the future.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plant Facilities & Utilities: Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain general plant utilities (compressed air, RO, STP, water systems). Execute maintenance plans, manage spare parts, analyze repair costs, and respond to emergency off-shift calls.
• Fire Protection & Safety: Conduct regular testing and oversight of fire suppression systems (sprinklers, hydrants, pumps, alarms) to maintain 100% readiness in compliance with NFPA/FM Global and local fire codes.
• Thermal Operations: Operate, calibrate, and repair heat treatment systems (burners, sensors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels) to guarantee precise process control and product safety.
• Compliance & Quality: Maintain continuous adherence to 5S, GMP, HACCP, Halal, and ISO standards while keeping engineering records accurate.

Qualifications

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