Manager - Plant & Machinery

From Date:  18 May 2026
Location: 

WB, IN, 713302

Group Company:  KEC

 

About RPG Enterprises:

Mumbai head-quartered RPG Enterprises is one of India's largest industrial conglomerates. With over 15 companies in its fold, the group has a strong presence across core business sectors such as Infrastructure, Tyres, IT, Healthcare, Energy and Plantation to name a few. Established in 1979, RPG Enterprises is one of India’s fastest growing business groups with a turnover of $4 billion.

 

About KEC International:

KEC International Limited, headquartered in Mumbai, India, is the flagship company of the RPG Group. A USD 2.1 billion Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) major, we deliver projects in key infrastructure sectors such as Power Transmission & Distribution, Railways, Civil, Urban Infrastructure, Solar, Smart Infrastructure, Oil & Gas Pipelines, and Cables.

Our robust and integrated capabilities span the entire EPC value chain from ‘concept to commissioning’. We have successfully executed complex projects across some of the world’s most difficult terrains and conditions, aided by robust engineering, procurement, execution and project management capabilities. We have vast manufacturing footprint extending across India, Dubai, Brazil and Mexico. Our global presence has enabled a robust and agile supply chain that extends across six continents in over 105 countries.

For over 75 years, we have prided ourselves for our unmatched expertise in EPC, backed by a strong customer-centric approach, quest for world-class quality, and ‘safety-first’ attitude. Integrity in our actions and respect for people, environment and our stakeholders are the cornerstones of our corporate responsibility. Empowered by a mindset driven to outperform and excel, we build infrastructure for the world of tomorrow.

About Railways Business: 

KEC is an integrated player in the Railway EPC industry, providing complete turnkey solutions for all types of railway contracts. The Company has integrated backwards to manufacture contact & catenary conductors, signaling cables as well as galvanized steel structures for railways. It has the capacity to manufacture 48,000 MTPA of railway structures. 

One of the early entrants in the railway electrification space, KEC has electrified nearly 40% of the Indian Railway Network till date, spanning more than 17,000 km. 

The Company continues to enhance its capabilities to cater to the evolving needs of the railway industry by fast-tracking project execution as well as adopting new technologies & mechanized construction methods that enable it to meet the demands of a progressing nation. The Company also undertakes Railway Infrastructure jobs for private customers and has developed competencies and capabilities to undertake Railway projects including composite jobs in any challenging terrain or environment. KEC has successfully diversified its client portfolio to include all the major players in the railway industry - CORE, RVNL, IRCON, RITES and PGCIL. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                         

POSITION DETAILS:

Job Title :

Manager – Plant & Machinery

Job Code:

 

Job Family:

P&M

SBU:

Railways

Location:

Andal Kalipahari

Business:

Railways

Organizational Structure:

 

Job Summary:

We are looking for a dedicated and technically skilled Manager – Plant & Machinery to support railway infrastructure projects. The role involves managing the erection, operation, and maintenance of construction plants and machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance of all equipment used in railway construction and maintenance works.

 

Roles and Responsibilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of construction plants and machinery to minimize downtime across railway projects.

 

  • Oversee plant erection, operation, and maintenance, particularly Batching Plants and other support plants used in rail construction.

 

  • Supervise repair and upkeep of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) and Heavy Movable Vehicles (HMV) used in railway works – including Excavators, Cranes, Dozers, Transit Mixers, DG sets, and more.

 

  • Monitor plant equipment health and initiate necessary actions to maintain efficiency and safety.

 

  • Maintain accurate machinery logs, maintenance reports, and records related to production and plant activities.

 

  • Ensure compliance with railway project safety standards and equipment regulations.

 

  • Assist in preparing hire bills and maintaining records for both owned and hired machinery.

 

DIMENSIONS:

  • People Management (Yes/ No): Yes
    • Staff Reporting (If Yes):
  • Financial Activities (If Any):  Yes

 

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

 

PROFICIENCY

Delivery Focus: Plans timely in order to deliver as per schedule. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of outputs. Anticipates any possible roadblocks that might come in the way of delivery and fixes them in order to meet timelines.

 

IV

Cost & Profitability Focus: Plans timely to achieve targets within budgeted cost. Comes up with innovative ways to increase profitability by way of seeking additional workforce/ revenue on the same project to increase margins. Focuses only on must do expenditures.

 

 

II

Cross Functional Team Work: Takes efforts to understand the impact of his/ her actions on other departments. Treats and expects other departments as internal customers. Regularly interacts with other departments.

 

III

Ownership and Accountability: Does not pass the buck. Takes ownership of his/ her responsibility area. Owns up an assignment and makes all the efforts to overcome the obstacles. Ensures delivery of his/ her target instead of waiting for others to finish their part.

 

IV

 

                                                                                                                                       

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience

 

Special Requirements (If any):  

Essential

Travel                       

Occasional (<10%)

Qualification

B.E. / B.Tech. or LLB

Desirable

 

Qualification

MBA

 

 

 

 

Proficiency Level

Proficiency Level Definition

IV (Mastery)

Is a role model and inspiration for others to follow

III (Advanced)

Has an ability to develop and train others on the capabilities

II  (Proficient)

Have a superior understanding through practice and regular application

I   (Basic)

Have a fundamental understanding and can explain to others

 

 

 

                                

 

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