Plant Mechanic Specialist CPM

Coherent Corp.; Rosario; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. seeks an experienced Plant Mechanic to perform preventive and predictive maintenance on industrial equipment in a refinery setting. You will conduct sensory inspections, test and troubleshoot mechanical systems, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires handling vibration analysis, NDT, fluids testing, and alignment tasks, with readiness for on-site work and emergency repairs on holidays or weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Industrial technological course, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering; PRC-licensed plant mechanic.
• 4–5 years of work experience in an Industrial/Chemical Refinery setup with hydrometallurgy knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, health, regulatory standards and quality management.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery and components.
• Performs specialized testing and analysis including vibration, balancing, NDT, and fluid analysis.
• Commissions mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems.
• Collaborates with operations to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

Skills

Maintenance

Vibration analysis

HVAC systems

Reading blueprints

Troubleshooting

Emergency repairs

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Vibration analyzer

Strobe light

Gauges

Dye penetrant tester

Hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams

Job description

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with safety, environmental, and health, regulatory standards, quality management system and NFPA requirements.
• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance.
  • Performs sensory inspections of machinery, equipment and components at predetermined scheduled intervals to detect abnormalities such as change in pitch, rattling, cracks, loose bolts and leaks.
  • Performs hands-on inspections like checking tolerances and clearances of machinery, equipment and components using tools such as hand tools, gauges and strobe lights.
  • Checks for worn, defective, broken or otherwise unacceptable components such as filters, sight glasses, packing, seals, bearings and gaskets F-20.01.04 check condition, level and temperature of fluids according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
  • Greases and lubricates components according to site, manufacturers’ or engineers’ specifications.
  • Adjusts tension on components such as belts, chains and tie rods.
  • Records information for future equipment evaluation and eventual repair
• Performs specialized testing and analysis. These may include vibration analysis, balancing and alignment, NDT and fluid analysis.
  • Rotating and non-rotating equipment faults
  • Vibration, ultrasound, infrared and tribology theory
  • Balancing machines and analyzing equipment
  • Static and dynamic balancing procedures
  • Alignment procedures, types of misalignments such as horizontal, vertical and angular.
• Commissions mechanical systems and components, and material handling/ process systems.
  • Reviews checklist to ensure that rotational checks and all other procedures have been completed according to engineering and manufacturers’ specifications.
  • Checks safety components such as guards, emergency stops and overrun switches.
  • Start-up and run-in systems and equipment are in predetermined order according to type and design of system.
  • Performs monitoring activities such as packing adjustments and alignments.
  • Re-torques bolts such as anchor, base, flanges, bull gears and pinions after manufacturer's recommended run-in period.
  • Confirms alignment, such as hot alignment from steam turbines and hot/cold fluids, of equipment after manufacturer's recommended run-in period.
  • Performs baseline readings on preliminary tests such as vibration, fluids, ultrasound and infrared.
• Commissions hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems.
• Collaborates with operations team to minimize downtime, facilities failure rate and accident cause to operations shutdown. and improve equipment reliability.
• Ensures maintain breakdown history records per machine and PM records.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of Industrial technological course, Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering. He or She should be a certified plant mechanic Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) licensed.
• At least four (4) to five (5) years of work-related experience in an Industrial/Chemical Refinery set-up & have working knowledge on hydrometallurgy and semi-conductors.

Skills

• Knowledge of Industrial chiller, Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) HVAC system, welding MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Stick (SMAW), and Flux-Cored (FCAW), etc and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to perform under pressure and handle emergency repairs during holidays and Sundays, & etc.
• Possesses excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills and have passion for daily improvement.
• Shows openness to different and new ways of doing things; modifies his/her preferred way of doing things when appropriate.
• Focuses on the desired results of his own or his unit’s work, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them; sets appropriate work standards and establishes monitoring.
• Works effectively with other members of Coherent Corp.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints drawings and schematic including pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams.
• Interprets service and operating manuals, specifications, and technical bulletins.
• Complies with ANSI/ASME/ASTM standards and Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) regulations.
• Ability to select hand tools required for task to perform such as vibration analyzer, stroboscope, insulation tester, ammeter, tachometer, dye penetrant test, strobe light, fluid analysis, & hydraulic gauge & etc.
  • Mechanical testing and diagnostic tools – ability to interpret readings and fault codes.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite and requires immediate response outside regular hours especially during emergency repairs.
• Schedules may be in regular day shift, night shift, weekends, or on-call hours depending on plant operations.
• Work areas may include confined spaces (working with tanks and pressure vessels), elevated platforms, or areas with moving machinery (V-blender, Wheelabrator, pulverizer, compressors & chillers, etc.
• Exposes to high temperatures, noise, vibration, and hazardous substances (HCL, Nitric Acid, Sulfuric Acid, Te & Se, etc.)
• Uses of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, specialized protective clothing. helmets, safety glasses, and hearing protection is mandatory.
• Involves standing for long periods, climbing ladders, or working in awkward positions.
• The work sometimes requires physical stamina and strength to lift equipment and tools.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent Philippines Pte Ltd shares the 5 key principles of fair employment practices and is committed to adopting these principles in the management of our human resources. We believe that the effective implementation of fair employment practices will bring about a more harmonious and progressive work environment within our organization, and contribute towards making Philippines a great place to work.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!