Grid Manager

Grid Manager

Location: Benguet

Job Level: Managerial

Business Unit: Hedcor, Inc.

Power your future with AboitizPower.

As Grid Manager, you will be managing the generation assets of the grid and contribute directly to transforming energy for a better world. You will work closely with the Operations & Maintenance team to deliver results, create positive community impact, and develop your skills in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Managing the generation assets of the grid
• Maximize revenue from generation based on available water at reduced operating cost
• Minimize generation losses and maintenance costs
• Maintaining industry-standard availability and reliability plant factors or higher.
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX of the grid
• Prepare OPEX and CAPEX budget for long term and short term period
• Develop plans or strategies for improvement on the hydropower systems and review/check the annual budget for presentation and approval.
• Organizes work activities of the grid, ensures proper utilization of resources, and monitors implementation of job orders.
• Controls grid operation costs, implements cost-saving measures and encourages the reduction of kilowatt-hour losses through the introduction of Quality Improvement Projects and the development of multi-skilled personnel.
• Reports hydro plant performance with regards to production, budget commitments, kWhr losses update, and other relevant information/reports required by immediate superior.
• Assists in the formulation of company policies and procedures, safety rules and regulations, and ensures implementation of the same.
• Improves the line of communication between team leaders and team members, and between departments; leads and motivates subordinates in the accomplishment of yearly targets/goals; promotes teamwork and maintains harmonious relationships among his subordinates and helps in settling grievances among his team members, if any.

INVENTORY, SUPPLY AND LOGISTICS

• Ensures availability and accessibility of appropriate resources, tools, equipment, transportation, and services to ensure sustained optimized operations and maintenance of the grid.
• Periodically reviews current plant spare parts inventories and recommends procurement of the same to minimize generation losses in cases of planned or corrective maintenance.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

• Acts as Asset Manager and implements grids specific Asset Management Plan.
• Manages and maintains grids specific asset registry.
• Conducts the asset condition assessment.
• Manages assets in accordance with design performance & specifications including legal, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Conducts asset prioritization and criticality for grid-specific asset strategies through FMECA-RCM.
• Develops and implements grids specific asset strategies.
• Develops grids specific spares management system in coordination with SCM
• Conducts root-cause analysis of asset/s through RCFA and asset system/s failures or incidents; identifies lessons learned including recommendations to the Technical Teams and AM Committee.
• Prepares budgetary requirements in accordance with Finance's budgeting process.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Develops and enhances maintenance and operations capability and qualifications in the workforce to ensure sustainability and development of the maintenance and operations functions.
• Identifies reviews and recommends training needs of staff to enhance skills, abilities, knowledge/awareness, and teamwork.
• Evaluates the performance and contributions of direct reports based on targets.

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Develops and maintains emergency response and management plans to ensure risks are managed and mitigated
• Ensures that all accidents are thoroughly investigated, the root causes determined and corrective actions taken to prevent recurrence

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Reviews and recommends operations plans, annual budget, and projections for the succeeding year based on forecast, including preparation and monitoring of CAPEX.
• Monitors monthly expenditures for Operations and Maintenance and provides variance explanations to Management as needed.

IMPROVEMENT

• Ensures that the principles of quality management are inculcated into the operation to drive continuous improvement in all aspects of operations and maintenance by encouraging Quality Improvement Projects from Team Leaders
• Ensures that internal audits are conducted periodically on operations and maintenance procedures including safety aspects, non-conformance reports are documented and corrective measures are implemented as necessary

COMMUNITY AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• Assists and participates in Community Relations Programs approved by Management to maintain and improve relationships with host community residents and local government unit officials

COMPLIANCE MONITORING TO GOVERNMENT REGULATORY

• Ensures compliance of the plants to the DOE, ERC, Grid Code, EPIRA Law, ERB, NGCP, PSALM, and WESM requirements, as with ECC, EPSA, and all MOA obligations
• Helps ensure that all necessary permits and licenses for an unhampered operation of the plants are secured and complied with

OTHER RELATED TASKS

• Complies with company policies and procedures, safety rules and practices.
• Evaluates the performance of subordinates on a periodic basis to determine performance levels and areas for improvement.
• Ensures that the division conforms to the company's Integrated Management Systems, policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensures that the corresponding processes within the controllable functions are delivering their intended outputs.
• Ensures the promotion of customer focus throughout the organization.
• Ensures that the integrity of the quality management system is maintained when changes to the quality management system are planned and implemented.
• Ensures that the responsibilities and authorities related to the International standards for relevant roles are assigned, communicated, and understood within the organization.
• Reports any Integrated Management System events/incidents or potential events or other risks to the organization.
• Protects information assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference by:
• Storing documents, forms, contracts, manuals, books, and other documents in locked storage rooms/steel cabinets.
• Maintaining confidentiality and integrity of all plant records necessary for operations and maintenance.
• Performs any other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate superior consistent with the purpose of this role.

To Succeed in this Role, we need someone who:

• Strategic Differentiators
• Predictive Maintenance
• Outage Planning and Optimization
• Data Analytics for Troubleshooting
• Critical Spares Identification and Optimization
• Safety Management
• Asset Management and Life Cycle Planning
• Data Analytics for Generation Forecasting
• Data Analytics for Failure Detection
• Operational Enablers
• Forecasting, Nomination, Reporting
• Resource Management & Optimization
• Water Resource Management - Water Diversion System
• Water Resource Management - Operations & Maintenance
• Water Resource Management - Monitoring and Inspection)
• Root Cause Analysis
• Trouble Shooting
• Lock Out Tag Out Compliance and Execution
• Preventive Maintenance Execution (Project Management)

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Bachelor's Degree holder in Engineering (ME/ EE/CE)
• 8 years in a hydropower generation plant
• At least 5 years in a supervisory capacity in a hydropower generation facility
• 1 vacant position available in La Trinidad, Benguet

Our Culture & Commitment to You: Powering Your Future

At AboitizPower, we honor you not just as a professional, but as a person. Our promise is to provide a workplace where you can thrive through:

• Powered by People: We value your unique identity and ensure you feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
• Own Your Growth: Learn, grow, and advance through mentorship, leadership opportunities, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Why We Work: Purpose is part of every job here. Your efforts directly contribute to community upliftment, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Empowering Culture: Bring your full self to a workplace grounded in belonging and collaboration.
• Recognition that Matters: We celebrate both visible milestones and steady efforts, honoring the dedication you bring to our mission.

About Us

AboitizPower is the holding company for the Aboitiz Group's investments in power generation, distribution, and retail electricity services. We are among the largest power producers in the Philippines, with a balanced portfolio of assets located across the country. We are also a major producer of renewable energy, with several hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar power generation facilities.

Together, let's power your future.