Engineering Manager, Maintenance & Reliability Leader

Jbs Australia Pty Limited; Corowa; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated car leasing

Health insurance discounts

Staff sales on premium meat

Onsite physiotherapy and chiropractor

Job summary

JBS Australia Pty Limited seeks an Engineering Manager at Corowa (NSW) to lead maintenance and engineering strategy across farming facilities, ensuring safety, compliance and animal welfare outcomes. You will develop preventative programs, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with site teams and contractors.

The role requires mechanical/structural (or electrical) engineering background, strong leadership and ability to coordinate complex projects with OH&S compliance

Qualifications

• Mechanical/Structural Engineering degree required; Electrical engineering with relevant experience considered.
• Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate staff.
• Plan, organise and control project and maintenance activities to optimise resources.
• Strong understanding of maintenance work management and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and engineering strategy to ensure safe, compliant farming facilities and animal welfare outcomes.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs across sites with compliance tracking.
• Oversee maintenance systems of work and prevent critical equipment failures (generators, pumps, automation).
• Provide technical leadership to Site Managers, Supervisors, trades and production teams.
• Manage maintenance budgets (R&M and capex) including planning, cost control and forecasting.
• Lead commissioning and onboarding of new facilities and ensure smooth integration from day one.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying root causes of failures and engineering solutions.
• Manage capital projects end-to-end: scoping, design, approvals, delivery and review.
• Oversee contractor management ensuring safety, cost-effectiveness, and biosecurity compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance management

Project planning

Regulatory compliance

OH&S knowledge NSW/VIC

Education

Mechanical/Structural Engineering degree

Electrical engineering background

Job description

JBS Australia Pty Limited seeks an Engineering Manager at Corowa (NSW) to lead maintenance and engineering strategy across farming facilities, ensuring safety, compliance and animal welfare outcomes. You will develop preventative programs, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while partnering with site teams and contractors.

The role requires mechanical/structural (or electrical) engineering background, strong leadership and ability to coordinate complex projects with OH&S compliance