Technical Manager – Thermal Power Plant

2 hours ago

Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Enerspring Full time ₱1,500,000 - ₱3,000,000 per year

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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