Production Engineer

Caliberly; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry production company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Production Engineer. The role focuses on selecting healthy birds for fertilization, tending to chicks, and monitoring health. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the field. Knowledge in automated production systems is a must. This role offers a unique opportunity in a growing industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the field of fattening.
• Experience in veterinary assistance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Select healthy cockerels and hens for fertilization.
• Tend to newly hatched chicks.
• Monitor the chickens' health and take action on disease signs.

Skills

Experience in livestock production

Using automated production systems

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Production engineer (Poultry breeder) select healthy cockerels and hens for fertilization.
• Production engineer may also be responsible for tending to newly hatched chicks.
• Breeders using chickens for egg production begin by raising healthy hens, also called layers.
• Breeders design specialized cages in which laid eggs gently roll down onto a conveyor belt and are transported to a processing facility.
• At the processing facility, eggs are disinfected, cleaned, and reviewed for quality.
• Eggs that pass standards are then graded and packaged for shipment.
• Raising chicks involves feeding and watering the animals, as well as disinfecting their quarters.
• Breeders also monitor the chickens' health, taking action on any signs of disease or injury.
• While raising the chicks, these professionals track food consumption and body weight in order to breed lean, healthy chickens for meat processing and fertile layers for egg production.
• Lastly, breeders record chicken size, health, and other factors to determine which breeds produce the highest quality offspring

Requirements

• a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering such as agricultural
• Broiler with an experience of not less than 5 years in the field of fattening
• Using automated production systems
• Experience in livestock production and / or veterinary assistance are a plus