Lead Engineer - Rail Track Maintenance

adani capital pvt ltd; Korba District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Capital Pvt Ltd in Korba district, India, seeks a Lead Engineer - Rail Track Maintenance to lead resource and operational management of track equipment, signals, and related assets, ensuring on-time availability of rail services.

You will drive audits, reporting, safety training, and digitization initiatives, while mentoring technicians and contractors to uphold quality and compliance with Indian Railways standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of railway maintenance experience with 5+ years in a supervisory/managerial role.
• BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.
• Experience in power plant or railway siding track maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resource planning and on-site equipment maintenance, including track systems and related components.
• Prepare audit reports and ensure compliance with Indian railway audits by PWI and ADEN.
• Support safety training, documentation, and digitization initiatives within the dept.
• Mentor technicians and contractors to uphold quality and safety standards.

Skills

Railway maintenance

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

KRONOS

Job description

Lead Engineer - Rail Track Maintenance Responsibilities

Lead Engineer - Rail Track Maintenance

Resource and Operational Management:

Ensure adherence to the resource plan for Rail track equipment, including the Switching system, Hand points, track system, track alignment, cant, and versine parameters. Ensure the packing of ballast and Sleepers, and maintain the condition of CMS crossings, Tongue rails, rolling stock, Check rails, and maintenance and measuring tools. Execute notifications in a timely manner to guarantee the availability of the railway track and goods traffic, issue spares from stores, and ensure their availability on-site. Provide input for the preparation of the budget for Railway track materials and accessories. Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of the Rail track and its surrounding area. Support the Team Lead in Quality Checks and review the procurement of materials and equipment. Participate in technical training and audits for the railway siding, conduct Level 2 and Level 3 trainings for all contractors, and update records in KRONOS. Assist in the skill development of Technicians and business associates.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare audit reports and ensure compliance with Indian railway audits by PWI and ADEN as per RDSO guidelines. Compile reports based on inputs from Team Leads/Section Heads for RCA (Root Cause Analysis), FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis), MTTR (Mean Time To Repair), and Technical audits. Maintain historical records of each rail track system and inspection reports as directed by Indian railway ADEN/DEN. Support Team Leads/Section Heads with attendance and quantity verification. Raise Purchase Requests (PRs) as directed and approved by Team Leads. Prepare Minutes of Meetings (MOM), inspection reports, and other documentation as directed by Team Leads and Section Heads. Draft Standard Maintenance Procedures (SMPs) for the area and submit them to Team Leads for review.

Business Sustainability:

Implement and follow IMS, AWMS, DISHA and CHETNA guidelines within the department. Follow safety protocols as per CHETNA guidelines. Monitor and ensure safety of contract personnel and equipment through proper training and adherence to safety protocols. Ensure compliance of notifications (predictive, preventive & corrective). Execute and send confirmation for safety compliances as per GENSUITE.

Digitization and Automation:

Support comprehensive digitization strategies to optimise operational efficiency. Innovate and implement automation solutions to support overall organisational goals / strategy.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Railway Operations Techno Commercial Environment Security Stores Support Functions

Key Stakeholders - External:

Indian Railways Vendors Contractors

Qualifications

Educational Qualification: BE/B.tech in Civil Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution. Work Experience (Range of years): 8+ years of experience in Railway Maintenance, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role overseeing rail track maintenance. Preferred Industry: Experience in the Power Plant, Railway siding for track maintenance industry, specifically with expertise in the operation and maintenance of Railway track yard.