PLC Engineer

Asian Terminals Inc.; Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Terminals Incorporated in Manila seeks an Automation/Controls Engineer specializing in PLCs and drives to maintain, troubleshoot, and modify control systems for cranes and related equipment. You will support electrical maintenance, assist with equipment design reviews, and train crane technicians on controls issues.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, drive systems, and a solid understanding of ladder logic and structured text, along with strong communication skills and a

Qualifications

• At least 3 years working experience on programmable logic controllers and drives maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret PLC diagrams, Control Narratives, and electrical drawings.
• Ability to program in multiple languages, with preference on ladder logic and structured text.
• Broad knowledge and understanding on instrumentation and controls engineering practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conducts periodic maintenance on programmable logic controllers and drives, including assessing parameters, periodic rotation of drives, and modifications on the program.
• Reports findings and provides recommendation to resolve known issues, and ensures work orders related to programmable logic controllers and drives are completed.
• Supports electrical maintenance troubleshooting, programmable logic controller and drive upgrades, and troubleshooting of breakdowns and unplanned maintenance.
• Supports new equipment design reviews and provides input in reference to specifications and good design practice.
• Manages electronics spare parts and potential equipment failures on controls related items.
• Trains and develops crane technicians to understand and troubleshoot controls related issues on equipment.
• Backs up programmable logic controllers and acts as custodian of all related firmware and programs for cranes.

Skills

PLC maintenance

Drives maintenance

Programming

Troubleshooting

Reading diagrams

Ladder logic

Structured text

Instrumentation knowledge

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

About the role

Conducts periodic maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications on programmable logic controllers and drives, ensuring related work orders, firmware, and programs are maintained. Supports electrical maintenance, equipment design reviews, and troubleshooting of controls-related breakdowns, and trains crane technicians on controls-related issues.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducts periodic maintenance on programmable logic controllers and drives, including assessing parameters, periodic rotation of drives, and modifications on the program.

• Reports findings and provides recommendation to resolve known issues, and ensures work orders related to programmable logic controllers and drives are completed.

• Supports electrical maintenance troubleshooting, programmable logic controller and drive upgrades, and troubleshooting of breakdowns and unplanned maintenance.

• Supports new equipment design reviews and provides input in reference to specifications and good design practice.

• Manages electronics spare parts and potential equipment failures on controls related items.

• Trains and develops crane technicians to understand and troubleshoot controls related issues on equipment.

• Backs up programmable logic controllers and acts as custodian of all related firmware and programs for cranes.

Qualities, Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 years working experience on programmable logic controllers and drives maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to read and interpret programmable logic controller diagrams, Control Narratives, and electrical drawings.

• Ability to program in multiple languages, with preference on ladder logic and structured text.

• Broad knowledge and understanding on instrumentation and controls engineering practices.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Must have a valid driver's license.

About Asian Terminals Incorporated

ATI operates the Manila South Harbor – the premier international trade gateway for Metro Manila, the Batangas Container Terminal – the most modern container port for Calabarzon, the Integrated Batangas Port which includes the Batangas Passenger Terminal – recognized as the Biggest, Busiest, and most Modern interisland transport hub in the country, and strategic Inland Logistics Terminals in Manila, Laguna and Batangas which serve as major dry port infrastructure and linchpins to economic zones in Luzon. In 2024, ATI launched its most recent marine infrastructure and innovative trade solution the Tanza Container Barge Terminal, operated by its subsidiary Tanza Container Terminal Inc. The container barge terminal is operationally linked to Manila South Harbor, offering direct connectivity for Cavite-based industries to international destinations, while contributing to reducing carbon emissions and road traffic congestion by moving boxes more efficiently via barging.

By combining top quality Filipino management with the international leadership of DP World, ATI takes pride in providing comprehensive and reliable terminal and logistics services for commodities and people across markets, including containerized and non-containerized cargoes, bulk and break-bulk cargoes, roll-on/roll-off shipment, and local and international passengers -- comprehensive service offerings which come second to none in the Philippine port industry.

Anchored on four decades of proven industry track-record, ATI sets its sights into the future by continuously investing on terminal infrastructure, processes, and technologies to further increase efficiency, safety, and productivity, while keeping in step with the robustly expanding economy. ATI ensures that these vital economic pillars remain responsive to market needs and competitive to customer demands in line with and in fulfilment of its commitment with the Philippine Ports Authority.