Power Plant Shift Supervisor

Wärtsilä; Cabuyao; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä in Masbate, Philippines seeks a Professional Mechanical Engineer to oversee safe operation, tending and maintenance of the Diesel Power Plant on site. You will serve as PME on the assigned shift, applying professional judgment and supervising diesel engines and auxiliaries.

This role requires at least 5 years in Diesel Power Plant operations, preferably with supervisory experience, plus strong communication, cost-management and MS Office skills. Filipino nationals may apply.

Qualifications

• Professional Mechanical Engineer required.
• 5+ years of Diesel Power Plant experience, supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and cost management skills.

Responsibilities

• Exercise the professional responsibility required by RA 8495 for the safe and proper operation, tending and maintenance of the mechanical plant during the assigned shift.
• Act as the designated PME in charge of the assigned operating shift.
• Exercise professional judgment concerning mechanical plant operation.
• Supervise operation of diesel generating engines and mechanical auxiliaries.
• Monitor mechanical equipment condition.
• Direct appropriate response to mechanical abnormalities and emergencies.
• Evaluate operating parameters and equipment conditions.
• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation and HSE personnel.
• Authorize or recommend mechanical equipment intervention as professionally appropriate.
• Ensure proper implementation of approved operating procedures.
• Review shift mechanical operating records.
• Escalate significant mechanical abnormalities to the Maintenance Manager and Plant Management.
• Participate in incident and equipment-failure investigations.
• Ensure that mechanical operations during the shift are performed under appropriate professional supervision.
• Maintain records demonstrating PME shift coverage.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Teamwork

Cost management

Education

Professional Mechanical Engineer

Job description

This position is location is in Masbate, Philippines.

Responsibilities

• Exercise the professional responsibility required by RA 8495 for the safe and proper operation, tending and maintenance of the mechanical plant during the assigned shift.
• Act as the designated PME in charge of the assigned operating shift.
• Exercise professional judgment concerning mechanical plant operation.
• Supervise operation of diesel generating engines and mechanical auxiliaries.
• Monitor mechanical equipment condition.
• Direct appropriate response to mechanical abnormalities and emergencies.
• Evaluate operating parameters and equipment conditions.
• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation and HSE personnel.
• Authorize or recommend mechanical equipment intervention as professionally appropriate.
• Ensure proper implementation of approved operating procedures.
• Review shift mechanical operating records.
• Escalate significant mechanical abnormalities to the Maintenance Manager and Plant Management.
• Participate in incident and equipment-failure investigations.
• Ensure that mechanical operations during the shift are performed under appropriate professional supervision.
• Maintain records demonstrating PME shift coverage.

What do we expect from you?

Education

• Candidate should be Professional Mechanical Engineer

Experience

• At least with 5 years working experience in Diesel Power Plant preferably with operations supervisory experience

General Skills

• With good communication skills
• Computer literate with MS Office
• Team worker
• Effective in managing cost

Professional Skills

• Knowledgeable in Diesel Power Plant Systems including auxiliaries
• Knowledgeable in HSE protocols
• Knowledgeable in controls and automation
• Knows how to evaluate drawings and flow charts
• Knowledgeable in Electrical System is an advantage

Note: This position is open only for Filipino Nationals.

Why You and Us

All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation.

Contact & Next Steps

Last application date: 12/11/2026

please contact Jesus Capati Manalang, Hiring Manager ([e-mail]).

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.