Power Plant Shift Supervisor

This position is location is in Masbate, Philippines.

• Responsibilities

• Exercise the professional responsibility required by RA 8495 for the safe and proper operation, tending and maintenance of the mechanical plant during the assigned shift.

• Principal Duties

• Act as the designated PME in charge of the assigned operating shift.


• Exercise professional judgment concerning mechanical plant operation.


• Supervise operation of diesel generating engines and mechanical auxiliaries.


• Monitor mechanical equipment condition.


• Direct appropriate response to mechanical abnormalities and emergencies.


• Evaluate operating parameters and equipment conditions.


• Coordinate with electrical, instrumentation and HSE personnel.


• Authorize or recommend mechanical equipment intervention as professionally appropriate.


• Ensure proper implementation of approved operating procedures.


• Review shift mechanical operating records.


• Escalate significant mechanical abnormalities to the Maintenance Manager and Plant Management.


• Participate in incident and equipment-failure investigations.


• Ensure that mechanical operations during the shift are performed under appropriate professional supervision.


• Maintain records demonstrating PME shift coverage.

What do we expect from you?

1. Education:

• Candidate should be Professional Mechanical Engineer

2. Experience:

• At least with 5 years working experience in Diesel Power Plant preferably with operations supervisory experience

3. General Skills:

• With good communication skills


• Computer literate with MS Office


• Team worker


• Effective in managing cost

4. Professional Skills:

• Knowledgeable in Diesel Power Plant Systems including auxiliaries


• Knowledgeable in HSE protocols


• Knowledgeable in controls and automation


• Knows how to evaluate drawings and flow charts


• Knowledgeable in Electrical System is an advantage

Note :  This position is open only for Filipino Nationals.

Why You and Us

All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self-study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation.

Contact & Next Steps

Does this sound like the job is for you? If yes, we hope to hear from you before the application deadline on  12/11/2026  by submitting your application through our Wartsila Careers Portal. If you have any questions for the position, please contact Jesus Capati Manalang, Hiring Manager ([email protected]).

Last application date: 12/11/2026 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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