Sustainability Capex Project Engineer

JBS; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS is seeking a Southern Project Engineer, based at the Brooklyn facility, to lead end-to-end capex projects across four regional sites. You will champion sustainability and operational excellence while delivering tangible business outcomes through data-driven improvements.

With 5+ years in FMCG engineering, you will manage budgets, mentor teams and collaborate with site leaders to implement safe, compliant projects that advance the division’s sustainability targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mech Eng preferred).
• 5+ years' FMCG engineering experience.
• Experience managing capital budgets and sustainability projects.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of Australian safety standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and manage delivery of capital expenditure (capex) projects and process improvements.
• Develop financial costings and present business cases to senior management.
• Manage nominated capex projects from initiation to completion, auditing savings.
• Scope large capex projects related to energy, water, waste and environmental impacts.
• Identify new technologies to support JBS sustainability strategy.
• Use data-driven methods to analyze root causes of sustainability issues.
• Collaborate across business units and engage with external industry bodies.
• Work with corporate, business units and site teams to promote safety and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with regulations including Sarbanes-Oxley; conduct regular reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

JBS is seeking a Southern Project Engineer, based at the Brooklyn facility, to lead end-to-end capex projects across four regional sites. You will champion sustainability and operational excellence while delivering tangible business outcomes through data-driven improvements.

With 5+ years in FMCG engineering, you will manage budgets, mentor teams and collaborate with site leaders to implement safe, compliant projects that advance the division’s sustainability targets.