Head of Performance, Reliability & Asset Management - Renewables

Location: Makati, City

Job Level: Director

Business Unit: Aboitiz Renewables, Inc.

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Role Summary

The Head of Asset Performance, Reliability & Operational Excellence for the Renewables department serves as the strategic authority and enterprise custodian of asset value across the renewable generation fleet (hydro, geothermal, solar, wind, BESS). This role is responsible for driving the highest level of performance, availability, and reliability of plant assets through world-class systems aligned with ISO 55001 asset management standards.

The role establishes end-to-end governance across Performance Monitoring, Reliability Engineering, Asset Strategy, Maintenance Excellence, and Operational Excellence by:

• Performance Reporting & Monitoring: Establishing robust fleet-wide performance monitoring standards, Tier 1/2 benchmarking, availability tracking (EAF/EFOR), and executive dashboards using CBM/SCADA/OSI PI;
• Reliability Engineering: Institutionalizing RAM, RCM, FMECA, ACA, and FRACAS/CPAR processes, and leading RCAs to eliminate bad actors and repeat failures;
• Asset Management: Directing 10–20 year strategic lifecycle management plans (LCMP), ISO 55001 compliance, asset risk management, and long-term CAPEX/OPEX prioritization;
• Maintenance & Operational Excellence: Optimizing CMMS (Maximo), leading outage governance, enforcing QA/QC standards, and embedding a culture of continuous operational improvement.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

A. Performance Reporting, Analytics & Monitoring

• Develops performance standards and guidelines for ARI fleet to ensure alignment to international standards (IEEE 762, ISO) and industry best practices.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports fleet availability (EAF), unforced outage rates (EFOR), heat rates, generation metrics, and efficiency across all RE business units.
• Drives the implementation of executive Power BI dashboards, plant information systems (OSI PI, Schneider SCADA), and real-time performance analytics.
• Undertakes external performance benchmarking for Tier 1 and Tier 2 KPIs to identify efficiency gaps and operational improvement opportunities.

B. Reliability Engineering & Failure Management

• Institutionalizes Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM), Reliability-Availability-Maintainability (RAM), ACA, and FMECA methodologies across all renewable assets.
• Leads Root Cause Analysis (RCA) governance, FRACAS/CPAR systems, and failure investigations for major trip incidents and bad actor elimination.
• Establishes System Asset Health monitoring dashboards and condition-based monitoring (CBM) workflows to proactively identify degrading components.
• Governs 'Threats to Generation' reviews and develops contingency mitigation plans for marginally operating and high-risk assets.

C. Asset Management Strategy & Lifecycle Management (ISO 55001)

• Develops, maintains, and enforces the ISO 55001-aligned Asset Management Strategy, Framework, and site-level Asset Management Plans (AMPs).
• Formulates 10–20 year Lifecycle Management Plans (LCMPs) and long-term strategic CAPEX/OPEX roadmaps covering refurbishment vs. replacement decisions.
• Chairs and manages the Asset Management Steering Committee meetings, driving maturity assessments and closing compliance gaps.
• Establishes obsolescence management programs and critical spare parts strategies for key components across hydro, geothermal, solar, wind, and BESS assets.

D. Maintenance Excellence, CMMS & QA/QC

• Owns, governs, and optimizes enterprise CMMS (IBM Maximo) usage to shift maintenance strategies from time-based to condition and predictive maintenance.
• Establishes Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) frameworks, Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), and overhaul quality standards to eliminate rework.
• Supports Outage Readiness Gate Reviews (T-24 months), scope challenge sessions, and outage execution reviews to optimize cost, duration, and safety.

E. Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Drives operational excellence, process standardization, continuous improvement programs, and 1AP quality management initiatives across all renewable sites.
• Integrates asset management policies with Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) for high-consequence risk mitigation.
• Serves as principal peer reviewer for technical Management of Change (MOC) proposals and oversees Operational Readiness Reviews (ORR) for new renewable assets.

F. Risk Management

• Collaborates with the AP Gen BUs’ Operational Risk Management Plans to ensure risks to critical assets are identified and appropriate risk treatments are determined
• Ensures the BUs’ Asset Management Policy and Guidelines complement the Business Recovery Management Plans with contingencies for repair or replacement of failed or non-performing high-value critical assets
• Assists AP Gen BUs in conducting Oil Fire Hazards Analyses, FMECAs, RCFAs, Fire Protection Systems’ designs, modifications, and hidden impairments’ analyses
• Reviews and assesses risks to generating Asset Operational Risk considering design, redundancy, spare parts availability, and obsolescence to support Critical Assets Risk assessment and mitigation

G. Others

• Assures internal/external stakeholder development through periodic plant visits to power generation facilities, meetings, site visits to OEM and technical service providers, and conference participation, as required
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the TL

To Succeed in this Role, we need someone who has:

• Technical knowledge and professional judgment in the engineering discipline with emphasis on performance optimization, loss control, and process hazards analyses
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
• Computer literacy in data processing and company-utilized software
• Analytical skills to evaluate and recommend asset performance standards
• Ability to identify, recommend, and communicate industry best practices
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and in the industry vernacular, both by oral and written communications
• Ability to establish effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues
• Ability to inspire and influence others
• Ability to work independently or within a team

What You Will Need:

Professional:

• At least 15 years’ experience in power generation/utilities, with extensive background in asset management, reliability engineering, and plant operations across renewable technologies (hydro, geothermal, solar, wind, BESS).
• Deep experience in ISO 55001 implementation, RCM, RAM, condition-based monitoring, and CPAR/FRACAS governance.
• Demonstrated expertise in plant performance monitoring, executive dashboarding (Power BI, OSI PI), and operational benchmarking.
• Proven track record in long-term capital planning, 10–20 year LCMP creation, and financial business case development.

Leadership:

• Minimum 10 years leading senior multi-disciplinary technical teams in reliability, asset management, and engineering.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical or related degree)
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering, an advantage

License Required

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) License required

Certifications or Accreditations

• Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA), IAM Certification (ISO 55001),
• Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) preferred

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.

AboitizPower is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to our purpose of driving change for a better world. We consider and encourage all applicants without discriminating against age, sexual orientation and/or gender identity, disability, political opinion, religion, nationality, marital or parental status (including pregnancy), ethnicity or other status protected by law. Our equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies apply in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, regularization, promotions, transfers, discipline, termination, benefits and training.

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.

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