Plant And Machinery Manager

Department

Job Purpose

To manage, maintain, and ensure optimal utilization of all plant and machinery at the project site to support uninterrupted construction/mining operations while maintaining safety, quality, and cost-efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Equipment Planning & Deployment

• Assess project machinery requirements based on BOQ and timelines.
  
• Plan and coordinate mobilization/demobilization of equipment.
  
• Identify equipment needs for purchase, rental, or transfer from other sites.
  

2. Maintenance & Operations

• Ensure implementation of preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance schedules.
  
• Minimize equipment downtime and maintain high availability.
  
• Supervise routine inspections, servicing, and repairs.
  
• Maintain logbooks, equipment history, and service records.
  

3. Inventory & Spare Management

• Ensure availability of critical spare parts, tools, and consumables.
  
• Manage stock levels and coordinate procurement in time.
  

4. Team Management

• Lead and supervise a team of mechanics, electricians, operators, and helpers.
  
• Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance, and provide training where needed.
  

5. Vendor & Service Management

• Coordinate with OEMs, service providers, and spare suppliers.
  
• Monitor AMC/CMC contracts, warranty services, and outsourced jobs.
  

6. Cost & Budget Control

• Track fuel consumption, O&M costs, and lifecycle costs.
  
• Identify cost-saving initiatives without compromising on safety or performance.
  

7. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) protocols.
  
• Maintain statutory documentation (e.g., pollution control, registration, lifting equipment certification).
  
• Promote safety practices among operators and maintenance staff.
  

8. Reporting & Coordination

• Submit periodic reports on equipment status, utilization, and downtime.
  
• Coordinate with project planning, execution, and procurement teams for smooth operation.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep technical knowledge of construction/mining equipment
  
• Preventive & predictive maintenance expertise
  
• Strong leadership and team management
  
• Vendor and inventory management
  
• Cost control and budgeting
  
• Safety and statutory compliance
  
• Working knowledge of ERP/asset management software
  
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Equipment availability and utilization %
  
• Maintenance cost per hour
  
• Downtime hours per month
  
• Fuel consumption efficiency
  
• Safety incidents related to machinery
  
• Inventory turnover of critical spares
  

Industry Preference

• Highway / Road Construction
  
• Mining & Quarrying
  
• Railways / Metro Projects
  
• Power / Hydroelectric Projects
  
• Industrial Infrastructure / EPC