Engineering Manager

JBS Australia Pty Limited; Corowa; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated car leasing

Health insurance discounts

Staff meat discounts

Free onsite physiotherapy and chiropr>

Job summary

JBS Pork Australia is seeking an Engineering Manager at Corowa, NSW. You will lead the maintenance and engineering strategy to ensure safe, compliant facilities and support animal welfare outcomes.

The role drives continuous improvement across site upgrades and capital projects, with responsibility for budgeting and contractor management. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical/Structural (or Electrical) Engineering degree, strong maintenance management experience, and proven leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Structural Engineering (or Electrical with relevant experience).
• Extensive experience in maintenance management and safety compliance.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, gas, and safety regulations in NSW/VIC.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and motivate teams.
• Experience with capital projects end-to-end and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and engineering strategy to keep facilities safe and compliant.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs across sites.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for electrical, gas, and safety requirements.
• Oversee maintenance systems of work to prevent critical equipment failures.
• Provide technical leadership to Site Managers, supervisors, trades and production teams.
• Manage maintenance budgets (R&M and capital) and long-term forecasting.
• Lead commissioning and onboarding of new facilities and integrate maintenance from day one.
• Drive continuous improvement by addressing root causes of failures with engineering solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end capital projects (scoping, design, approvals, delivery, review).
• Oversee contractor management with safety and biosecurity in mind.
• Monitor, coach and develop maintenance team capability; support performance management.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Preventive maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Electrical & gas regulations

Team coaching

Project planning

Budget management

Education

Mechanical/Structural Engineering Degree

Electrical Engineering qualification

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.