Sanitary Engineer

Baker's Fair & Foodmart Inc.; Imus; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker's Fair & Foodmart Inc. seeks a Sanitary Engineer to own the facility’s water and chemical cycle, from HOCl generation to distribution and STP treatment. You will also supervise the Crate Washing Team and work toward accreditation as the Pollution Control Officer.

The role requires a strong focus on safety, preventive maintenance, and regulatory compliance, with experience in industrial utilities and team leadership to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Sanitary, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering.
• PRC license is an advantage but not required.
• 3+ years in industrial utilities or water/wastewater systems.
• Experience with piping networks or fluid distribution is a strong plus.
• Previous experience supervising a small operations team.
• Completed Basic PCO Training is an advantage. Must be willing to be trained and accredited as the company’s Pollution Control Officer.
• Energy Conservation Officer (ECO) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Water & Chemical Lifecycle generation to distribution including HOCl and RO systems.
• Oversee Sewage Treatment Plant and Fire Pump Systems.
• Maintenance, safety, and records management for utility equipment.
• Crate Washing Operations (Team Lead) supervision and logistics.
• Regulatory Compliance including DENR-EMB requirements and energy reporting.

Skills

System Thinking

Team Supervision

Safety Compliance

Water Treatment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Sanitary, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Sanitary Engineer to act as the “process owner” of our facility’s entire water and chemical cycle. You will be responsible for the generation of critical utilities (RO water and HOCl), their distribution to the facility buildings, and their final treatment at the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).

In addition to technical operations and maintenance, you will oversee the Crate Washing Team and, once accredited, serve as the company’s Pollution Control Officer (PCO) and handle the company’s energy compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Water & Chemical Lifecycle (Generation to Distribution)

• HOCl Generation: Operate the electrolytic cells to produce hypochlorous acid at the required pH and ppm levels, including brine preparation and electrode cleaning.
• HOCl Distribution: Monitor the piping network and transfer pumps that deliver HOCl to the various buildings.
• Usage Tracking: Record daily HOCl consumption per building. Investigate spikes in usage (leaks or waste) or drops in usage (possible non-compliance with sanitation protocols).
• Reverse Osmosis (RO): Maintain the pre-filters, media filters, and membranes, and monitor water quality (TDS) to ensure a steady supply of purified water for production and chemical generation.
• Process Mapping: Create and update Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) showing how water and chemicals travel from the utility room to every point of use in the facility.

2. Wastewater & Fire Safety

• Sewage Treatment Plant (STP): Manage the treatment of all facility wastewater, including the grease traps, septic tank, aerators, and transfer pumps, so that treated effluent meets DENR standards.
• Fire Pump Systems: Perform weekly churn tests and annual flow tests on the diesel/electric fire pumps, and make sure the jockey pump maintains steady line pressure for emergency readiness. Support BFP inspections and Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) renewal.

3. Maintenance, Safety & Records

• Preventive Maintenance: Implement and follow a preventive maintenance (PM) schedule for all utility equipment, including pumps, blowers, valves, piping, and control panels.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, coordinating with maintenance technicians and contractors for major repairs.
• Safety: Enforce safety rules in utility areas, including PPE, confined space entry, and safe handling and storage of chemicals (e.g., HOCl, NaOH).
• Records: Maintain daily logs, water quality test results, and maintenance records for all systems.

4. Crate Washing Operations (Team Lead)

• Supervision: Oversee the manpower and daily output of the Crate Washing Team.
• Logistics: Coordinate with Production so clean crates are distributed on time.
• Optimization: Monitor the crate washer’s water and chemical usage to prevent waste while meeting hygiene standards.

5. Regulatory Compliance

• Environmental (PCO): Once accredited, handle all DENR-EMB requirements, including discharge permits, hazardous waste management, quarterly Self-Monitoring Reports (SMR), and Compliance Monitoring Reports (CMR) where applicable.
• Energy: Track electricity and fuel use across the facility (including the pumps you maintain), and prepare the reports and energy audits required by the DOE under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Sanitary, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering, or a related course.

License: PRC license is an advantage but not required.

Experience:

• 3+ years in industrial utilities or water/wastewater systems.
• Experience with piping networks or fluid distribution is a strong plus.
• Previous experience supervising a small operations team.

Certifications: Completed Basic PCO Training is an advantage. Must be willing to be trained and accredited as the company’s Pollution Control Officer. Energy Conservation Officer (ECO) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification is an advantage.

Core Skill – “System Thinking”: You must be able to look at a change in salt usage and relate it to a leak in Building B or an overflowing tank in the Crate Wash area.