Utilities Technician

Unilever PLC; Philippines; On-site; PHP 469,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever is seeking a qualified Utilities Technician in General Trias, Cavite, Philippines to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operation of plant utility systems and equipment. The role includes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and supporting Kaizen initiatives to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities cover a wide range of utility systems, from FDAS to wastewater treatment, and require collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to minimize downtime and uphold

Qualifications

• Graduate of a technical course in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Industrial Technology, or equivalent.
• Preferably Certified Plant Mechanic or Registered Mechanical Engineer.
• Minimum 1-2 years in manufacturing/industrial settings with boilers, chillers, HVAC, water treatment, wastewater, pumps, motors, fire protection, electrical controls, or instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain plant utility systems and equipment (FDAS, water treatment, boilers, chillers, standby generators, AHUs, WWTP).
• Monitor parameters (pressure, temperature, flow, water quality, electrical load, consumption) and escalate issues to prevent downtime.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and first-line mechanical troubleshooting per OEM recommendations; maintain records.
• Maintain equipment history, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting documentation.

Skills

Equipment inspection

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Education

Technical course in Electrical/Mechanical or equivalent

Job description

MAIN JOB PURPOSE

The Utilities Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, efficient, and continuous operation and maintenance of plant utility systems and equipment. The role performs routine inspections, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, operational monitoring, and improvement activities to minimize downtime, maintain required utility parameters, and support uninterrupted manufacturing operations. The position also supports Utilities Maintenance projects, Kaizen initiatives, wastewater treatment operations, energy efficiency, and the development of in-house technical capability among Utilities Shifters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilities Operation and Maintenance
  • Operate, inspect, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain the following plant utility systems and equipment: Fire Alarm Detection and Protection System (FDAS), Water Treatment and Distribution System, Boilers and Steam Distribution System, Chillers and Chilled Water System, Standby Generators, Air Compressors and Compressed Air Distribution System, Fire Pump and Fire Pump Engine, Air Handling Units (AHUs) and associated HVAC equipment, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
  • Monitor operating parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, water quality, electrical load, utility consumption, and equipment condition, as applicable. Identify abnormalities and initiate appropriate troubleshooting, corrective action, or escalation to prevent breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Preventive and Corrective Maintenance
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans and OEM recommendations. Perform first-line mechanical troubleshooting within authorized competency. Inspect pumps, motors, valves, compressors, boilers, chillers, AHUs, generators, piping, and associated equipment. Report recurring failures and support root cause analysis and permanent corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate equipment history, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting records.
• Utilities Efficiency and Reliability
  • Monitor performance to maintain reliable plant services while minimizing unnecessary energy, water, fuel, and compressed-air consumption.
  • Identify compressed-air leaks, water leaks, abnormal equipment loading, excessive consumption, and deteriorating performance.
  • Recommend and implement approved actions to improve equipment efficiency, availability, and reliability.
• Project Implementation and Kaizen
  • Lead or support Utilities Maintenance, reliability, safety, efficiency, and Kaizen projects.
  • Assist in equipment installation, modification, testing, commissioning, and turnover.
  • Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, contractors, and suppliers during project execution.
  • Support initiatives involving energy reduction, water conservation, compressed‑air optimization, maintenance cost reduction, waste reduction, and utility system improvement.
  • Ensure assigned activities are completed according to approved scope, schedule, technical specifications, and safety requirements.
• Technical Expertise and Capability Development
  • Serve as a technical resource for boilers, air compressors, water treatment and distribution, FDAS, AHUs, generators, utility pumps, motors, valves, and related process-support equipment.
  • Develop the in-house capability of Utilities Shifters through: Hands‑on technical coaching and knowledge transfer; Standard operating and maintenance practices; Troubleshooting guides, checklists, and practical training; Skills assessment and development planning; Best‑practice sharing to reduce unnecessary dependence on external service providers.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Support
  • Perform maintenance activities of the Wastewater Treatment Plant as aligned to maintenance schedule.
  • Monitor treatment equipment condition.
  • Assist with pumps, blowers, mixers, chemical dosing systems, treatment tanks, instrumentation, and associated equipment.
  • Support in housekeeping, and preventive maintenance.
  • Immediately report and repair abnormal equipment or treatment conditions that may affect plant operation or discharge compliance.
• Safety, Environmental, and Compliance
  • Comply with plant SHE requirements, Lockout/Tagout, Permit-to-Work, electrical safety, confined‑space requirements, chemical safety, and equipment‑specific procedures.
  • Maintain utilities equipment and work areas in a safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
  • Immediately report unsafe conditions, leaks, spills, equipment abnormalities, and environmental concerns.
  • Conduct repair and maintenance.
  • Participate in emergency response activities involving power failure, water interruption, fire protection systems, and other utility emergencies.
  • Support regulatory inspections, audits, preventive maintenance records, and compliance documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a technical course in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Industrial Technology, or an equivalent discipline.
• Preferably a Certified Plant Mechanic or a Registered Mechanical Engineer.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment involving boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, air compressors, water treatment, wastewater treatment, generator pumps and motors, fire protection, FDAS, electrical controls, or instrumentation.
• Technical Skills such as equipment inspection, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Amenable to work in General Trias, Cavite

We highly encourage applicants to exclude information on age, gender, and school/s in view of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Unilever assesses candidates based on skills, performance, experience and leadership. Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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