39 Utility Operator jobs in the Philippines

Education:

At least 2 years Technical Courses in Mechanical or Electrical.

Experience(s):

Background experience in operating and maintaining Water Treatment Plants and Water Supply System including facilities' repair and maintenance activities an advantage.

Candidates with experience in control panel operation will be favorably considered

The successful candidate shall be responsible to perform the following:

1. Conduct preventive maintenance activities of the Utilities mechanical and electrical installation and recommends improvements.

2. Performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and documenting system performance.

3. Ensures diligent operations & maintenance of water systems infrastructure meeting the potability of water with highest quality and compliance to the required standard.

4. Records all the necessary data and information with accuracy.

5. Capable to fabricate pipes and other requirements in the operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of the solar power plant to ensure maximum performance and uptime
• Lead and manage on-site teams, including technicians, engineers, and contractors
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies
• Monitor plant performance through SCADA systems and respond to alarms, faults, or underperformance
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and environmental regulations
• Maintain plant records, logs, and reports for internal use and regulatory audits
• Manage site budgets, procurement, inventory, and cost controls
• Coordinate with utility/grid operators for energy dispatch, outages, and grid compliance
• Implement and enforce strict health, safety, and environmental (HSE) protocols
• Provide leadership in troubleshooting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Report operational performance to senior management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operations, with at least 2 years in a solar or renewable energy plant
• Proven experience in team leadership and plant management
• Strong understanding of solar PV systems, inverters, switchgear, and HV/MV equipment
• Familiar with SCADA systems, remote monitoring, and data analytics
• Solid knowledge of electrical safety standards, grid codes, and power systems operations
• Ability to manage budgets, maintenance schedules, and contractors
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Php50,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Job Title: Electrical Technician

Location: Toril, Davao City

Job Type: Full-time | On-site

Job Summary:

Aboitiz Power is looking for a Licensed Electrical Technician to support our power plant operations in Toril, Davao. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of experience, including hands-on work with quick-shared equipment, and must hold a valid PRC license. This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level professionals seeking growth in a leading power generation company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on quick-shared electrical equipment and tools
• Support troubleshooting of faults in plant electrical systems (motors, transformers, panels)
• Conduct routine inspections and basic diagnostics under supervision
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, reports, and equipment history records
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company standards
• Work closely with senior technicians and engineers during maintenance activities

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Electrical Engineering
• PRC-licensed Registered Electrician or Master Electrician (required)
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in an industrial or plant-based setting
• Experience with quick-shared equipment (e.g., portable power systems, switchgear) is a must
• Basic knowledge of electrical diagrams, tools, and safety practices
• Willing to work in shifting schedules and in a physically demanding environment
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and adaptability

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid training
• Pay raise

Experience:

• electrical technician: 3 years (Preferred)
• switchyard equipment: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Electrical Technician or Master Electrician (Preferred)
• Registered Electrical Engineering (Preferred)

Location:

• Toril (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Must be a Licensed Mechanical Engineer

With at least 2 to 3 years experience in Power Plant

Must have a solid hands-on experience as a Mechanical Technician

Proficient in trouble shooting, maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment including pumps and compressors, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.

With expertise in diagnosing mechanical problems and performing preventive and corrective maintenance

Must be knowledgeable in conducting inspections and maintenance to prevent downtime

Must have a solid understanding of mechanical systems and may involve certifications in specific areas.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Php32, Php37,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company events
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for promotion
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Transportation service provided

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bataan: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• power plant: 2 years (Required)
• troubleshooting pumps and compressor: 2 years (Required)
• preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical system: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Licensed Mechanical Engineer (Required)

Work Location: In person

Dealer: SACI (SM Appliance Center)

Branch: The Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Amapola Street, Makati City.

Brands: Audio-Technica, Euroo, Philips & Sony, & Targus

Job Description:

We're looking for an energetic and outgoing Brand Ambassador to represent our brand at the mall. In this role, you'll engage with shoppers, promote our products/services, and create a positive customer experience.

What You'll Do:

• Greet and interact with mall visitors in a friendly and professional way
• Share product knowledge, answer questions, and encourage purchases/sign-ups
• Hand out samples or promotional materials (when applicable)
• Set up and maintain promotional displays/booths
• Meet daily or weekly engagement/sales goals

What We're Looking For:

• Outgoing, approachable, and enthusiastic personality
• Strong communication and people skills
• Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience is a plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work flexible shifts (including weekends/holidays)

Perks:

• Competitive hourly pay + performance incentives
• Fun, fast-paced mall environment
• Opportunity to grow with the brand

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Php18, Php18,070.00 per month

Work Location: In person

Job Title: Technical Manager – Thermal Power Plant

Location:
Philippines

Industry:
Power Generation / Thermal / Energy Infrastructure

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Function:
Technical Operations, Engineering Management, Plant Performance

About the Company

Our client is a leading energy company operating a portfolio of thermal power assets across the Philippines. With a focus on operational excellence and reliability, the company is enhancing its technical leadership team to ensure high performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of its power generation facilities.

About Us – Enerspring

Enerspring is a boutique recruitment firm specializing in Infrastructure, Real Assets, and Energy across Asia-Pacific. We partner with developers, IPPs, and asset owners to deliver talent solutions across technical, operational, and leadership roles.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced
Technical Manager – Thermal Power Plant
to oversee engineering operations, plant performance, and technical reliability. This role will be responsible for optimizing generation output, leading maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The Technical Manager will work closely with plant operations, maintenance, and corporate engineering teams to drive technical excellence and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all technical and engineering functions of the thermal power plant
• Monitor and optimize plant performance, heat rate efficiency, and reliability metrics
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to minimize downtime
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards (DOE, ERC, DENR, etc.)
• Review and approve technical procedures, engineering designs, and maintenance plans
• Lead root cause analysis and performance improvement initiatives across plant systems
• Coordinate with OEMs, contractors, and regulatory bodies for inspections and technical audits
• Provide technical leadership and coaching to engineering and maintenance teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Power Engineering (licensed engineer preferred)
• 8–12 years of experience in thermal power plant engineering or operations, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or technical lead role
• Strong knowledge of power plant systems including boilers, turbines, generators, and balance-of-plant equipment
• Proven experience in plant performance optimization, maintenance planning, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Philippine power sector regulations and compliance requirements
• Strong leadership, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Based in the Philippines with flexibility to be stationed onsite at plant location

To Apply

Please apply directly via LinkedIn.

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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, our Power Solutions team is geared towards providing a more integrated approach offering end-to-end service to support our clients in energy networks, thermal generation, renewable generation, and storage solutions space. We are helping our clients meet the challenges faced in countries and cities across the globe, providing innovative solutions from replacing conventional thermal power plants with renewable energy to developing demand side management strategies.

We are currently looking for a
Senior Thermal Power Plant Engineer
to be based on our Philippines office. You will project manage feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design, due diligence assignments, lenders and sponsor technical advisory services for large power plant infrastructure projects. You will see yourself working on a Mega project that's never been developed before and part of a growing business.

Responsibilities Not Limited To

• Lead and manage the technical planning and execution of Thermal Power Plant projects across all phases; Concept Development, FEED, and Detailed Design, ensuring alignment with cost, schedule, safety, quality, and risk management objectives
• Act as Engineering/Design Manager as required by the project, overseeing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and ensuring integration of design deliverables.
• Guide junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices and knowledge management within the organization
• Develop, review, and enforce mechanical engineering standards, specifications, and procedures in line with international codes (e.g., ASME, API, ISO)
• Evaluate and coordinate with equipment vendors and EPC contractors, ensuring technical compliance and quality of mechanical packages
• Participating in Safety Studies including but not limited to HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA and QRA
• Manage and coordinate design reviews, technical approvals, and operational input from internal and external stakeholders, including owners, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Review, develop, and approve technical standards, specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation to ensure consistency and quality across all project phases
• Support the selection, negotiation, and management of engineering and construction contractors, ensuring alignment with project technical requirements and execution strategy.
• Coordinate inputs from technical, environmental, and social advisors, ensuring high-quality reporting and alignment with project objectives and lender requirements
• Deliver clear, concise, and informative reports to sponsors and lenders, highlighting key technical and commercial risks and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and review techno-economic assessments, technical reports, due diligence reports, and construction monitoring reports, ensuring technical robustness and financial viability.
• Apply a risk-based approach to project evaluation, working closely with sponsors and lenders to identify, assess, and mitigate technical and commercial risks
• Ensure all stakeholders are fully informed of project risks and recommend actionable mitigation strategies, assigning responsibilities to the most appropriate parties
• Provide detailed recommended actions with the party best placed to manage the risk.

Here's what you'll need

• Degree qualified in Mechanical engineering or relevant degree.
• Previous experience for about 15 years as a Power Plant engineer with expertise in design and advisory.
• CCGT, OCGT and Reciprocating Engine experience using gas and diesel fuels.
• Strong technical engineering focus, experience in GT Pro or similar gas power performance modelling software would be beneficial.
• Experience of specifying mechanical equipment and producing datasheets for various power plant equipment including but not limited to fuel tanks, pumps, valves, metering station, fuel gas compressors, gas conditioning, emissions monitoring, RO plant and air compressors.
• Experience in e-fuels i.e. Hydrogen and methanol storage and delivery systems would be beneficial.
• Understanding of Geothermal, Solar, Wind and BESS technologies would be ideal.
• Major project experience and support to end to end gas transmission and power generation projects.
• Understands project life cycle, feasibility studies, competitive bidding of large power plants, engineering and construction of large power plants, commissioning, and operations phase of the plant
• Strong power engineering background for thermal power plant projects and familiar with owners' engineer and/or technical advisory services, including feasibility and conceptual studies.
• An understanding of district cooling would be beneficial although not essential.
• Good project management capability and be prepared to undertake short visits to client and site offices.
• Ability to apply a risk-based approach, often working with the design team, sponsor team and lenders technical teams to provide technical and commercial reviews of projects to identify key risks.

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

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Dealer: SACI (SM Appliance Center)

Branch: The Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Amapola Street, Makati City.

Brands: Audio-Technica, Euroo, Philips & Sony, & Targus

Job Description:

We're looking for an energetic and outgoing Brand Ambassador to represent our brand at the mall. In this role, you'll engage with shoppers, promote our products/services, and create a positive customer experience.

What You'll Do:

• Greet and interact with mall visitors in a friendly and professional way
• Share product knowledge, answer questions, and encourage purchases/sign-ups
• Hand out samples or promotional materials (when applicable)
• Set up and maintain promotional displays/booths
• Meet daily or weekly engagement/sales goals

What We're Looking For:

• Outgoing, approachable, and enthusiastic personality
• Strong communication and people skills
• Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience is a plus
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work flexible shifts (including weekends/holidays)

Perks:

• Competitive hourly pay + performance incentives
• Fun, fast-paced mall environment
• Opportunity to grow with the brand

Job Qualifications:

• Licensed Electrical Engineer
• 1+ year experience in
  solar power plant O&M
• 2+ years in
  power plant operations
  (any type)
• Knowledge in
  PV solar technologies
  , electrical standards, planning, and budgeting
• Strong
  leadership
  , communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in
  Microsoft Office
  and general computer use
• BOSH/COSH
  or
  PCO
  certification is a plus
• Willing to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends
• Willing to be assigned in
  Orion, Bataan

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations and performance of the solar power plant
• Monitor system metrics and ensure optimal performance
• Oversee preventive maintenance and reduce downtime
• Manage budgets and ensure regulatory compliance (DOE, DENR, etc.)
• Coordinate with teams and external partners
• Lead emergency response and implement solutions
• Mentor plant staff and enforce safety protocols
• Submit performance and regulatory reports