Water Supply Operations Engineer

Maynilad Water Services; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 334,800 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynilad Water Services in Quezon City seeks an Engineer to monitor alarms from field sensors and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions. This role controls pumping stations through SCADA and prepares Daily Operational Reports for concerned units.

The successful candidate must have a degree in engineering, preferably civil or mechanical, and possess 1-3 years of related experience. Skills in MS Office and knowledge of AutoCAD are required.

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years of related work experience required.
• High customer service orientation and strong ethical values.
• Must be able to supervise independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze alarms from field sensors.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and determine corrective actions.
• Control operational systems through SCADA and monitor production plants.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Knowledgeable in AutoCAD

Knowledgeable in basic hydraulics principles

Knowledgeable in SCADA system

Strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of any engineering course

Preferably Licensed Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

AutoCAD

GIS applications

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Job description

• Monitors, analyzes and evaluates all alarms from field sensors like GPs, DMs, PMPs, and PRVs.
• Troubleshoots alarms or equipment malfunctions by interpreting events, analyzing problems and determining appropriate corrective actions to report to concern officer.
• Controls valves, pumping stations and motors through Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Monitors, analyzes, and records hourly operations and status of Production Treatment Plants, Pumping Stations, Reservoirs and Dam Elevations.
• Reports to immediate officer any network adjustments, interruptions, change in operations and productions that result to a glaring negative and positive variance to Business Areas water supply.
• Monitors interruption schedules and forward updates to all concerned units.
• Prepares Daily Operational Reports (DOR) used by concerned units.
• Updates internal records for efficient data transfer between shifts.
• Provides the data requested by the internal customers.
• Issues job orders to field personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Graduate of any engineering course preferably in civil or mechanical engineering
• Preferably Licensed Engineer

WORK EXPERIENCE

• With at least with one to three years of related work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Proficient in MS Office
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD
• Knowledgeable in basic hydraulics principles
• Knowledgeable in SCADA system
• Knowledgeable in office processes, procedures, and technology
• Basic knowledge in Database Management and programming
• High problem solving and analytical thinking skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES/ATTITUDES

• With high customer service orientation
• With strong ethical values
• Must be organized and systematic
• Must be able to work in a highly demanding and pressured work environment
• Must be able to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously
• Must be results-driven and proactive
• Must be able to exercise great initiative independent judgment
• Must be attentive to details and have excellent organizational skills and discretion with confidential information
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet targets and tight deadlines
• Can work with minimal supervision

WORKPLACE RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT EQUIPMENT/SOFTWARE USED

• Personal Computer Microsoft Office Tools
• Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) & Geographic Information System (GIS applications)
• Pressure Monitoring and Control (PMAC)
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition SCADA software

WORKING CONDITIONS and OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS

• Work is typically performed in an office setting with normal ranges of temperature and a moderate to high level of office background noise. The duties may also include performance time in the field at terminals and operations. This may include outdoor and project related work. Face-to-face interaction, as well as via e-mail, telephone and mobile phones are typically the occurring ways of communication. This job also requires the ability to use other office equipment such as printer, copier, fax machine, etc. Occasionally attend to meetings and trainings throughout the office and at other company office sites and field locations. Constantly work in a team environment to achieve goals