Engineering Manager - Papua New Guinea

Three year fixed term contract

The Engineering Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for managing all engineering, infrastructure, and technical support services across the business. This includes direct oversight of the maintenance, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and workshop departments. The role plays a critical part in ensuring the company’s physical assets—such as poultry sheds, processing plants, support buildings, and utilities—are developed and maintained to a high standard of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Develop and implement a business-wide engineering and asset management strategy aligned with company growth and operational goals.

• Support the COO and executive team with infrastructure planning, risk management, and capital project forecasting.

• Drive innovation in construction methods, energy systems, and maintenance practices to improve efficiency and sustainability.

Departmental Oversight

Electrical Department

• Manage the electrical team overseeing all low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) power systems.

• Ensure effective operation, monitoring, and compliance of onsite power generation systems including solar power and backup generators.

• Lead projects related to energy efficiency, electrical safety, and load balancing across sites

Maintenance Department

• Supervise the maintenance team responsible for the repair and upkeep of all chicken sheds and poultry production infrastructure.

• Ensure a proactive preventative maintenance schedule is in place to minimise downtime and maintain shed readiness.

• Support farming and operational teams by prioritising critical repairs and biosecurity-sensitive maintenance.

Plumbing, Workshop, and Refrigeration

• Oversee plumbing systems to ensure reliable water delivery, waste handling, and compliance with environmental standards.

• Manage the central workshop to support fabrication, repairs, and spare parts availability.

• Oversee refrigeration technical team to ensure all cold storage facilities are operational with no unplanned breakdowns.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with WHS, building codes, electrical standards, and fire/biosecurity regulations.

• Lead safety and risk assessments across all technical departments and ensure safe work practices are embedded in daily operations.

• Prepare for and participate in audits from government and certification bodies.

Project & Asset Management

• Participate in the design, tendering, and execution of capital works and infrastructure upgrades.

• Implement asset lifecycle management practices to extend the service life of critical infrastructure Maintain accurate records of asset condition, service history, and compliance.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage department budgets, including OPEX for support teams and CAPEX for infrastructure projects.

• Monitor project costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure value-for-money procurement practices.