Engineering Manager

JBS Australia Pty Limited; Corowa; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated car leasing

Health insurance discounts

Staff meat discounts

Onsite physiotherapy

Chiropractor services

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the maintenance and engineering strategy at the Corowa site in NSW. The role focuses on delivering safe, compliant farming facilities and driving continuous improvements across maintenance and capital projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a mechanical/structural or electrical engineering degree, demonstrate strong leadership, and have knowledge of NSW/VIC OH&S regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, structural or electrical engineering with relevant experience in maintenance.
• Understanding of maintenance work management practices and high-risk activities.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop teams across multiple sites.
• Strong planning, organisational and resource management skills.
• Knowledge of OH&S regulations in NSW and VIC.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and engineering strategy to ensure safe, compliant facilities and animal welfare outcomes.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs with compliance tracking.
• Oversee maintenance systems of work and critical equipment reliability improvements.
• Provide technical leadership to Site Managers, Supervisors, trades, and production teams.
• Manage maintenance budgets (R&M and capex) including planning and forecasting.
• Lead commissioning of new facilities and ensure integration from day one.
• Drive continuous improvement by addressing root causes of failures.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Maintenance management

OH&S knowledge

Electrical safety

Education

Mechanical/Structural Engineering Degree

Electrical Engineering Degree

Job description

JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world, and second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

JBS Pork Australia has approximately 1400 employees spread across our two processing facilities as well as multiple farms and feed mills across Victoria and New South Wales.

About the Role

JBS Pork Australia are currently recruiting an Engineering Manager. Based at our Corowa site (NSW), reporting to the Manager - Progeny Systems, this is a senior leadership position within the maintenance team. The position provides strong engineering solutions and systems of work to maintain farming facilities in safe working conditions and drive continuous improvement through facility upgrades.

Farming facilities are varied and include, but are not limited to, pig housing, feed systems/silos, effluent systems (including some biogas systems), gas and electrical equipment (including critical generators, PLCs, feed control systems and automation).

Responsibilites include but are not limited to:

• Lead maintenance and engineering strategy to ensure farming facilities are safe, compliant, and support animal welfare outcomes.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs across all sites, with systems to track compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for electrical, gas, and safety requirements.
• Oversee maintenance systems of work, focusing on preventing critical equipment failures (e.g. generators, water pumps, automation systems).
• Provide technical leadership and support to Site Managers, Supervisors, trades, and production teams.
• Manage maintenance budgets (R&M and capital), including planning, cost control, and long-term forecasting.
• Lead commissioning and onboarding of new facilities, ensuring effective maintenance integration from day one.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying root causes of failures and implementing engineering solutions.
• Manage capital projects end-to-end, including scoping, design, approvals, delivery, and performance review.
• Oversee contractor management, ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, and biosecurity compliance.
• Monitor and develop maintenance team capability, including coaching and performance management.
• Ensure effective communication, reporting, and alignment with production, while responding to urgent maintenance issues as required.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Mechanical/Structural Engineering Degree. Electrical Engineer with relevant experience would also be considered.
• Working knowledge of controlled ventilation facilities for intensive animal production an advantage.
• A thorough understanding of maintenance work management practices, qualifications in maintenance management will be an advantage.
• Clear understanding and competency in overseeing high risk activities (working at heights, confined space, electrical and gas regulations)
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate staff.
• The ability to plan, organise and control project and maintenance activities to optimise the use of available resources.
• High level communication skills, initiative and strong attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of OH&S regulations in NSW and VIC.
• Preparedness to work flexible hours.
• Valid drivers license.
• White Card.

Our recruitment process includes a medical (which includes a drug screen).

We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected. As part of a leading global food company, you will enjoy:

• Novated car leasing options, health insurance discounts, and retail partner savings.
• Free onsite physiotherapy and chiropractor services.
• Heavily discounted premium meat products through our staff sales.
• Unmatched career progression pathways across the global JBS network.