Assistant Manager Operation & Maintenance

Assistant Manager - Operations Maintenance (India)

Job Description

This key role will be responsible to manage and supervise the on-site activities related to machines working to perform railway track construction, and rail grinding projects and operations-particularly involving track machines ensuring timely execution, technical compliance, and adherence to safety and quality standards. This role will be based across multiple machine work locations pan-India.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervise and monitor the operation, deployment, and maintenance of track machines at the site.
• Ensure all site activities comply with project plans, engineering standards, and safety procedures.
• Read and understand contractual obligations clearly. Prepare strong correspondence with customers on contractual matters relating to OM.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, contractors, and vendors for timely execution of work.
• Maintain and organize all project documentation including drawings, reports, approvals, and technical correspondences.
• Ensure preventive and scheduled maintenance of machines is carried out as per guidelines, with proper records maintained.
• Identify, assess, and resolve on-site technical issues promptly in coordination with engineering teams.
• Monitor site safety compliance and support implementation of safety protocols.
• Track and report project progress through regular updates and progress reports to management.
• Ensure compliance with railway industry protocols and procedures at all project stages.
• Travel to various project sites as required for supervision, audits, and support

Team Management:

• Supervise technicians, operators, and contract manpower in shifts.
• Provide technical guidance and training to site staff.
• Ensure manpower allocation as per contract and workload.

Documentation Reporting:

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports on OM activities, breakdown root-cause analysis, and performance KPIs, cost-tracking.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Projects, SCM, Quality, and Safety. Qualifications

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in engineering (Mechanical / Electrical preferred)
• 08-10 years of experience projects/operations in Railway Metro Industries.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems like gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic systems, and electrical panels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, and site team leadership abilities.
• Role will be based at site and the requirement is to stay at site