Plant General Facilities Engineer

Pilmico (an Aboitiz company); Philippines; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Foods in the Philippines seeks a Plant Facilities & Utilities Engineer to maintain and improve plant utilities, fire protection, and heat treatment systems. You will ensure safety readiness and comply with global and local quality standards.

The role requires a mechanical engineering background with 2+ years in facility maintenance, and the ability to read engineering blueprints and manage basic expenses and forecasts. On-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; civil/electrical considered.
• Licensure: Registered Engineer preferred; open to non-licensed with relevant industrial experience.
• Experience: 2+ years in plant facility maintenance, thermal utilities, or industrial operations.
• Skills: reading engineering blueprints and troubleshooting electro-pneumatic/hydraulic systems; basic expense tracking.

Responsibilities

• Plant Facilities & Utilities: Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain general plant utilities; manage spare parts and costs.
• Fire Protection & Safety: Regular testing and oversight of fire suppression systems to NFPA standards.
• Thermal Operations: Operate, calibrate, and repair heat treatment systems to ensure process control.
• Compliance & Quality: Maintain adherence to 5S, GMP, HACCP, Halal, and ISO standards; keep records.

Skills

Engineering blueprints

Electro-pneumatic/hydraulic

Expense tracking

Inventory forecasting

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Civil or Electrical Engineering also considered

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

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  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.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  Thermal Operations: Operate, calibrate, and repair heat treatment systems (burners, sensors, heat exchangers, pressure vessels) to guarantee precise process control and product safety.

  
  


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  Compliance & Quality: Maintain continuous adherence to 5S, GMP, HACCP, Halal, and ISO standards while keeping engineering records accurate.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred (Civil or Electrical Engineering also considered).

  
  


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  Licensure: Registered Engineer preferred; open to non-licensed candidates with relevant industrial experience.

  
  


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  Experience: Minimum of 2 years in plant facility maintenance, thermal utilities, or industrial operations.

  
  


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  Skills: Proficient in reading engineering blueprints, troubleshooting electro-pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and handling basic expense tracking and inventory forecasting.

  
  

Additional Information

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