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Lae, Morobe Province, Papua new Guinea
Any
18 years old and above
Date Posted: Nov 07, 2025
Job Description
- 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 construction, electrical, plumbing, maintenance, workshop, and security 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
- 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 capital infrastructure planning, risk management, and develop sustainability program
- Drive innovation in construction methods, energy systems, and maintenance practices to improve efficiency and sustainability
- Lead the in-house construction team responsible for building chicken sheds, warehouses, and all civil works
- Ensure all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to structural, operational, and biosecurity standards
- Oversee contractor engagement, site supervision, and adherence to WHS and environmental requirements
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- Supervise site security teams, including access control, surveillance systems, and contractor monitoring procedures.
- 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
- Oversee 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
- 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
Job Qualifications
- A minimum of 10 year(s) of working experience is required.
- Candidates must be a Bachelor's / College Degree holder in Engineering(Civil); Engineering(Electrical/Electronic); Engineering(Mechanical) or similar fields.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in engineering, maintenance, or infrastructure roles.
- Strong background in managing multi-disciplinary teams and capital projects in agricultural, food, or industrial environments.
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost control, and capital project management. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Additional Information
- Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Free Accommodation, Free Transportation, Paid Annual Vacation Leave with roundtrip airfare.
- No Placement Fee, No Processing Fee, No Salary Deduction.
Principal / Employer
Highland Products Limited trading as Zenag Chicken
Principal / Employer Address
Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Placement Fee
This job has no placement fee.
For manpower pooling only. No fees in any form and/or purpose will be collected from the applicants. Beware of illegal recruiters and human traffickers.
Agency Details
Unit 701, 702 7th Floor, Pryce Center Building 1179 Chino Roces Avenue Cor Bagtikan St. San Antonio Village Makati., Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
POEA-019-LB-021521-R
QUESTCORE INC. is a Filipino-owned corporation, established in September 2008, primarily to engage in the provision and development of human resources, involving all types of professionals, technical personnel and skilled craftsmen for overseas employments. It is duly licensed by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).Envisioned to meet the ever-growing need of the overseas employment market, QUESTCORE is gearing up for the demand of competent and highly skilled personnel in various fields, i.e. land based construction, health, information technology and other types of industrial operations. We put value to not only ensuring the knowledge and expertise of our professional personnel but also to ensuring their capability to be able to adapt to the demanding work conditions, numerous challenges, and diverse cultures they will be faced with, hand-in-hand with our foreign clients in meeting their needs and expectations to ensure the utmost satisfaction of our foreign clients , while at the same time, we are able to provide protection for our overseas personnel and help care for their families.
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