Sustainability 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

As the JBS Southern Project Engineer, based at our Brooklyn facility and supporting operations across four regional processing sites, you will play a pivotal role in advancing sustainability and operational excellence across the Southern Division. You will identify, develop and lead the end-to-end delivery of innovative capital expenditure projects that drive meaningful business outcomes.

Working closely with site and operational stakeholders, you will champion best-practice initiatives across the division while fostering a data-driven, continuous improvement culture that delivers sustainable performance improvements, enhances efficiency and supports the long-term success of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate and project manage the delivery of innovative capex projects and process improvements across the business for JBS to deliver on its sustainability targets
• Develop financial costings, present business cases for senior management, prepare and submit capital projects in conjunction with Plant leadership teams
• Manage nominated capital projects from initiation, design, costing, proposal submission, approval, and implementation through to completion, including auditing achieved savings
• Scope large capex projects relating to energy, water, waste, and other environmental impacts
• Identify and assess new technologies and innovations across energy, waste, water, animal care, and people safety to support and develop the broader JBS sustainability strategy
• Use a data-driven approach to understand root causes of sustainability issues, analyse system and equipment weaknesses, and recommend effective solutions
• Collaborate across business units, share best practices, and engage with external parties including relevant industry bodies and specialists
• Work proactively with corporate, business units, and site teams while showing leadership in building a sustainable and safe work environment
• Ensure compliance with regulations, including Sarbanes-Oxley legislation, conduct regular compliance reviews with your line manager and Financial Controller, and facilitate team training

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mech Eng preferred)
• Preferably 5+ years of experience in an engineering role within the FMCG environment
• Proven experience in managing capital budgets and sustainability engineering projects
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• In-depth knowledge of Australian safety standards and sustainability engineering compliance
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The opportunity to play a key role in a leading global food manufacturing business
• A culture focused on teamwork, operational excellence and employee success