Talent Apply
Log in
All jobs
U

Facilities Engineer

Unilever
Cavite, Central Luzon Posted Sep 28, 2026
On-site

About this role

Facilities Engineer

Main Job Purpose Reporting to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager, the Facilities Engineer leads the operation and maintenance of site facilities to ensure safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective support services to the factory.

Key Accountabilities

  • Building maintenance and repair (including repainting and upkeep of civil/architectural assets)
  • Office maintenance (lighting and Air Conditioning Unit maintenance and repair) and shared services maintenance (e.g., clinic, canteen, gym, and similar support facilities)
  • Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS) and fire protection systems; perimeter security detection systems (CCTV)
  • Third-party contractor leadership for grounds and drainage maintenance (quality, safety, and on-time delivery)
  • Medium Voltage (MV) electrical operation and maintenance, including energy monitoring and analysis, energy forecasting, energy loss analysis, annual maintenance planning, and driving energy efficiency programs to deliver electricity reduction targets
  • Primary site contact for Solar PV operation and maintenance; operation of the earthquake recording instrument
  • Site subject matter expert (SME) and factory trainer for thermal imaging (thermography), including execution of thermal imaging predictive maintenance for facilities and electrical distribution assets
  • Support facilities cost control by tracking spend versus budget for assigned scope, supporting PR/PO processing, and providing timely variance explanations
  • Execute assigned facilities and MV maintenance plans and escalate systemic risks, recurring failures, and compliance gaps to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager for governance and resourcing decisions
  • The Facilities Engineer DOES NOT have any direct reports but may be appointed to handle contractors or engineering service providers for specific activities

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Safety and Quality

  • Ensure compliance to Safety and Occupational Health procedures (i.e., use of proper PPEs and reporting of unsafe acts and conditions through SBO, etc.)

  • Ensure compliance to environmental policy (i.e., proper waste segregation and water and energy conservation, etc.)

  • Ensure compliance to GMP and HACCP (i.e., proper hygiene and proper wearing uniforms, etc.)

  • Participates in QBO (Quality Behaviours Observation) program

  • Follow prescribed work procedures and company safety rules and regulations

  • Maintenance

  • Perform diagnostic, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical systems such as MCCs/Electrical Substation; Substation equipment such as Power Transformer, Medium Voltage Switch Gear, Load Break Switch (RMU), Power Control Center (PCC), Capacitor Bank, Harmonic Filter, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Building/industrial Wiring, Distribution panels, Motor Control Centers

  • Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain facility electrical and building services systems/equipment (simple to complex), ensuring compliance and readiness of critical facilities and safety systems

  • Motor controls and protection devices for facility equipment (e.g., pumps, fans, AHUs)

  • Building lighting and small power systems

  • ACUs (preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with service providers)

  • Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and supporting components

  • Fire Detection and Alarm System (FDAS)

  • Fire suppression systems (including interfaces such as fire pumps/controls, where applicable)

  • Earthquake/structural monitoring instruments (as applicable)

  • Perimeter lighting and grounds/perimeter systems (as applicable)

  • Generator

  • Support the Facilities and Maintenance Manager in handling contractors/service providers for medium-scale facilities repair and maintenance activities and minor projects

  • Execute assigned facilities and MV maintenance plans and escalate systemic risks, recurring failures, and compliance gaps to the Facilities and Maintenance Manager for governance and resourcing decisions

  • Prepare work instructions, perform site inspections, monitor activities and check quality of workmanship at site

  • Support the Facilities and Maintenance Manager in facility electrical safety and compliance audits (e.g., statutory checks and site electrical safety standards) and in executing corrective actions

  • Prepare work order; Completion of Emergency Work Order (EWO)

  • Prepare and organize documentation requirements for Repairs and Maintenance of the following: Wiring diagrams, P&IDs, Procedures for operation and maintenance, Equipment/spares list, Repairs and Maintenance reports, Visual controls, Test and calibration reports, and other documents necessary for R&M

  • Designated as Authorized Person. A person who has been appointed in writing by a Senior Authorised Person to carry out specified duties. According to level of authorisation, this may include authority to issue and cancel specified safety documents

  • Carry out high voltage switching activities, as appointed/authorized and in accordance with approved safety rules and switching procedures

  • Switching or tripping of high voltage apparatus under emergency conditions and carry out routine duties in substation

  • Isolation of high voltage equipment and carry out testing of high voltage testing using approved testing equipment

  • Earthing on high voltage equipment

  • Designated as ERT (Emergency Response Team)

  • Operational Excellence: support facilities reliability and availability by executing planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence

  • Collaborate with other technicians to troubleshoot issues and restore equipment/service availability

  • Maintain log sheets and prepare reports, highlighting observations, defects, and recommendations

  • Can act as person-in-charge for activities they are competent in, in the absence of their line manager

  • Admin

  • Compliance to company COBP, CR&R

  • Compliance to the GMP and GHK rules of the plant

  • Focused Improvement

  • Participates in Focused Improvement activities

  • Executes agreed Focused Improvement actions

  • Raises improvement activities (OFI) and OPL

  • Validates results and effectiveness of Focused Improvement activities via real time observations

  • Maintenance

  • Perform routine activities such as operation, troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance and ensure that facilities assets and services are available to support safe and continuous production

  • Thermal Imaging (Thermography): conduct predictive maintenance for facility equipment and electrical distribution assets, analyze findings, recommend corrective actions, maintain trends, and serve as the site SME/trainer

  • Perform preventive and autonomous maintenance task, including CILT, based on the calendar given by the maintenance planner

  • Participates in the EWO (emergency work order) filling up and execution of actions that relates to prevent any similar breakdown

  • Digital

  • Proficient in using smartphones/tablets for CMMS, checklists, and reporting

  • Learn and adapt to digital tools as required by the Company

  • Use site digital tools (e.g., CMMS/work order systems and basic monitoring dashboards) to document work execution, track defects, and support analysis for facilities reliability improvement

  • Manning

  • Participates in trainings and other ad hoc activities as required by the Company

  • Knowledge and Skills Required

  • Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics Engineering or any technical course relevant to stated functions

  • Preferably with Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)/Registered Master Electrician (RME) License

  • Knowledge of facilities systems such as MV/LV electrical distribution, building services, HVAC, fire detection/protection systems, and security systems (CCTV)

  • Knows how to analyze systems and make recommendations for improvement

  • Knowledge of Basic R2S/UMS Principles such as UMS Pillars, OEE Computation, Loss Measurements, Problem Solving Techniques, Statistical Process Control and Cost Variance Analysis

  • Basic knowledge in thermodynamics, heat exchanger, steam and compressed air system and pressure vessel operation

  • Basic analytical skills for facilities performance data (e.g., energy trends, losses, PM compliance, and maintenance cost tracking)

  • Basic knowledge of facilities systems performance and compliance requirements (e.g., FDAS/fire protection, MV electrical distribution, and building services maintenance)

  • Knowledge of the 5S principles and the ability to consistently practice them

  • Skills and knowledge in proper lubrication for machines and

Your next opportunity starts here

Prepare, apply, track, interview and get hired — all from one platform, with AI in your corner.

Download app

Or sponsor Premium for someone who's job hunting →