Facilities Engineer – Restaurants

About the Role

We are looking for a Facilities Engineer with an Electrical Engineering background to oversee the maintenance, safety, reliability, and operational readiness of our restaurant facilities.

The role will have a strong focus on electrical systems and facilities, including power distribution, electrical equipment, lighting, generators, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and energy management across multiple restaurant branches.

The ideal candidate is a Licensed Electrical Engineer (REE) with hands-on experience in facilities, building maintenance, retail, restaurant, hotel, or other multi-site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day facilities and maintenance requirements of multiple restaurant branches, with a primary focus on electrical systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems, including electrical panels, distribution boards, wiring, lighting, outlets, generators, and other electrical equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs for restaurant facilities.
• Respond to electrical breakdowns, power interruptions, and urgent facility-related concerns.
• Monitor electrical loads, power consumption, and equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity costs.
• Coordinate electrical repairs, installations, upgrades, and maintenance works with contractors and service providers.
• Supervise contractors and ensure that electrical and facility works are completed safely, properly, and on schedule.
• Review electrical plans, single-line diagrams, technical drawings, and specifications for store construction, renovation, and fit-out projects.
• Provide technical support for new restaurant openings, renovations, store expansions, and equipment installations.
• Coordinate with Restaurant Managers and Operations teams to resolve facility concerns with minimal disruption to business.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Philippine electrical, fire, building, and safety standards.
• Conduct regular branch inspections and prepare maintenance, inspection, and incident reports.
• Monitor maintenance requirements, service contracts, quotations, and repair costs.
• Coordinate with utility providers, contractors, suppliers, and other external service providers as needed.
• Support the overall maintenance of other facility systems, including HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, fire protection, and general building infrastructure.
• Recommend facility improvements that enhance safety, reliability, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Licensed Electrical Engineer (REE) is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in facilities engineering, electrical engineering, building maintenance, construction, or a related field.
• Experience in restaurant, retail, hotel, commercial, or other multi-site operations is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, lighting, generators, electrical protection, and building facilities.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical plans, single-line diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience coordinating and supervising contractors and service providers.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and electrical safety practices.
• Familiarity with Philippine electrical, fire, and building codes and standards.
• Willing to travel to and conduct inspections across multiple restaurant branches.
• Strong communication, coordination, and project management skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, safety-conscious, and able to respond effectively to urgent facility concerns.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing facilities for multiple restaurant or retail branches.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen electrical requirements and restaurant equipment.
• Experience with generators, ATS, UPS, transformers, and other backup power systems.
• Experience in store construction, fit-out, renovation, and new branch openings.
• Knowledge of energy management and electrical load optimization.
• RME knowledge or experience is an advantage.

Compensation & Benefits

• ₱50,000 – ₱55,000 monthly salary

• Government-mandated benefits

• HMO / Medical Benefits

• Career growth and professional development opportunities

• Training and exposure to multi-branch restaurant operations

• Other company benefits