Senior Power Generation Engineer

The successful candidate, as member of a team, will contribute to:

Microgrid Powerplant Construction Phase (Initial 6 – 9 months):

• Construction Oversight: as a team member to the daily construction activities, including civil and electrical works ensuring compliance with design specifications, quality standards, timelines, safety protocol, and environmental regulations. Support in monitoring contractor performance and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Quality and Compliance: Co-conduct site inspections to ensure both civil and electrical construction activities, as well as material quantity and quality testing meet project standards and specifications.
• Issue Resolution: Promptly address design and construction issues, implement proactive corrective actions, and document scope changes.
• Safety and Environmental Trainings: Enforce safety and environmental protocols and conduct necessary audits as per OHSA, DENR and LGU standards.
• Team Coordination: Facilitate communication and collaboration among teams to ensure alignment and achieve project objectives.
• Reporting: Provide detailed and accurate updates to the Project Manager on construction progress, site issues, risks, and any deviations from project plans and designs. Maintain records of site activities, inspections, and project changes.

Operation and Maintenance (O&M):

• Performance Monitoring and System Optimization: Monitor and assess the performance of the solar PV panels, inverters, battery energy storage system, diesel generators and other critical components through energy yield reports, equipment logs and performance testing. Analyze key plant data—such as solar irradiance, performance ratio, battery cycling trends, fuel consumption, and inverter efficiency—to identify inefficiencies and optimize overall system performance.
• Maintenance Planning and Coordination: Develop and manage preventive and corrective maintenance schedules, coordinate manpower deployment, tools, and spares across sites. Work closely with the central operations team on inspections, repairs, and inventory tracking, and provide on-site support when required. Conduct hands-on training for local teams on key tasks such as electrical testing, generator maintenance, and emergency shutdown procedures to build technical self-reliance.
• Inventory and Resource Management: Plan, coordinate and oversee budget requests, tools, spare parts, and equipment inventories across all sites, ensuring timely procurement to prevent operational disruptions, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while maintaining high system performance and reliability.
• Critical On-Site and Emergency Support: Work closely with power grid engineers to manage and supervise critical maintenance activities. Provide remote supervision and technical support to plant officers during high-priority maintenance tasks, and implement emergency response strategies—such as troubleshooting faults, diagnosing abnormal electrical behavior, and resolving generator auto-start failures, to ensure continuous 24/7 electricity supply to consumers. Be available for short-term on-site assignments to provide direct support and address urgent operational requirements.
• Environmental, Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Enforce environmental and safety standards by conducting and submitting risk assessments, compliance reports, and regulatory documentation. Ensure full adherence to regulations set by the DENR, DOE, ERC, NPC and LGUs, and maintain audit-ready records to support ongoing compliance. Track, update, and maintain all required licenses and permits to ensure uninterrupted operations and regulatory readiness.
• Data-Driven Decision Making and Reporting: Maintain a centralized database of maintenance records, fault incidents and operational logs. Generate insights for management and recommend policy, resource or process adjustments.

Minimum Qualifications: The candidate would possess the following capabilities and qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems.
• License: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) License as a Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in power generation systems, coordination, and management.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in design software (AutoCAD), MS Office Suite and relevant AI-systems.
• Knowledge of local and international standards for electrical design and installations.

Operating Skills:

• Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving abilities and practical experience leveraging data analytics and AI for decision-making.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills in English, including technical report writing.

Other Requirements:

• Valid motorcycle or car driving license preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently domestically to provide operational support for powerplant facilities.

Archipelago Renewables Corporation (ARC) is part of the Maharlika Consortium, a partnership between WEnergy Global Pte. Ltd., Maharlika Clean Power Holdings Corp., and CleanGrid Partners Pte. Ltd. The consortium is at the forefront of developing and operating hybrid microgrid systems that bring sustainable, reliable, and affordable electricity to off-grid, unserved, and underserved communities across the Philippines. By integrating solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and diesel generators with smart grid technologies, the Maharlika Consortium delivers tailored solutions that ensure continuous, efficient, and clean power supply in remote and geographically challenging areas. Through this collaboration, ARC contributes to the shared mission of advancing energy access and supporting the Philippines' transition toward a clean, inclusive, and sustainable energy future.