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Sustainability Project Engineer

Sustainability Project Engineer

JBS Southern Operations Office • Melbourne, AU
5 days ago
Job description

JBS Southern Operations Office – Maidstone VIC

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.

What You'll Be Doing

  • 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.

What We’re Looking For

  • 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.

Why Join Us?

  • 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

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