Shift Mechanical Engineer

Aboitiz Foods; Iligan; On-site; PHP 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Aboitiz Foods in Iligan is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure maximum equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency during shift operations at the flour mill. You will perform real-time mechanical troubleshooting, calibrations, and material unloading while upholding strict quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, an active LME license, and at least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• Licensed/Licensed Mechanical Engineer (LME).
• Minimum of 1 year in industrial mechanical maintenance, manufacturing, or processing plant operations.
• Interpret mechanical/electrical schematics and troubleshoot electro-pneumatic systems.
• Experience with vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and instrument calibration.

Responsibilities

• Lead immediate emergency repairs during shift disruptions to eliminate production downtime.
• Perform equipment calibrations and root-cause analyses for chronic mechanical faults.
• Conduct routine vibration monitoring and thermal imaging; analyze data to catch abnormalities.
• Oversee mechanical performance during raw material unloading and ensure peak feed rates.
• Design cost-effective improvement projects and coordinate with planners for spare parts.
• Maintain engineering records and adhere to 5S, GMP, HACCP, Halal, and ISO food safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Communication skills

Shift reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Mechanical Engineer (LME)

Tools

Vibration analysis

Thermal imaging

Instrument calibration

Electro-pneumatic systems

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

Role Overview

Ensure maximum equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency during shift operations at our Iligan flour mill. You will execute real-time mechanical troubleshooting, condition-based monitoring, equipment calibrations, and raw material unloading operations while adhering to strict quality and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting & Maintenance: Lead immediate emergency repairs during shift disruptions to eliminate production downtime. Perform equipment calibrations and root-cause analyses for chronic mechanical faults.
• Condition-Based Monitoring: Conduct routine vibration monitoring and thermal imaging. Analyze operational performance data to catch potential abnormalities before failures occur.
• Shift Operations & Unloading: Oversee mechanical performance during raw material unloading, ensuring equipment operates at peak feed rates without exceeding time limits.
• Projects & Materials: Design cost-effective improvement projects, assist with mechanical installations, and coordinate with planners to ensure necessary spare parts are available.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain engineering records and strictly adhere to 5S, GMP, HACCP, Halal, and ISO food safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• Licensure: Registered/Licensed Mechanical Engineer (LME).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in industrial mechanical maintenance, manufacturing, or processing plant operations.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in interpreting mechanical/electrical schematics and troubleshooting electro-pneumatic systems.
  • Experience with vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and instrument calibration.
  • Strong communication skills and basic computer literacy for shift reporting.
• Work Conditions: Willing to work shift schedules, handle night calls for emergencies, and work in an active flour mill environment (exposure to dust, noise, and mechanical hazards; PPE provided).