Engineering Manager - Maintenance & CI for Pig Farms

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 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.