Plant and Machinery Site Supervisor / Engineer / Manager

Larsen & Toubro Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd in Tamil Nadu's Chennai district seeks a P&M Site Foreman/Supervisor/Engineer/Manager to oversee the operation and maintenance of construction plant and machinery at the project site. You will ensure equipment readiness, adherence to maintenance schedules, and safety compliance to support uninterrupted project execution.

Responsibilities include supervising field teams, coordinating with vendors for servicing, monitoring equipment health, fuel usage, and downtime, and

Qualifications

• ITI / Diploma / B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile Engineering required.
• 3–20 years of site-level operation and maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in English and local language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation and maintenance of all construction equipment and machinery at the site, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules and checklists, coordinating servicing activities with site teams and vendors.
• Monitor fuel consumption, equipment utilization, and downtime; take corrective actions to minimize losses.
• Ensure compliance with OEM guidelines, safety protocols, and statutory regulations during equipment handling and operations.
• Support in the mobilization and demobilization of equipment at the site, maintaining proper documentation.

Skills

Equipment operation

Preventive maintenance

Data analysis

Education

ITI / Diploma / B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Automobile Engineering

Job description

RCF_IC_Factories - P&M SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION

Job Function: P&MRole: Foreman/Supervisor/Engineer/Manager - P&M - SiteJob Family: Plant and Machinery

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

The Plant & Machinery (P&M) – Site is responsible for managing the daily operation, upkeep, and performance monitoring of construction plant and machinery at the project site. The role ensures equipment readiness, adherence to maintenance schedules, compliance with safety standards, and optimal utilization of machinery to support uninterrupted project execution.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIESSupervise

• the operation and maintenance of all construction equipment and machinery at the site, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules and checklists, coordinating servicing activities with site teams and vendors.
• Monitor fuel consumption, equipment utilization, and downtime; take corrective actions to minimize losses.
• Ensure compliance with OEM guidelines, safety protocols, and statutory regulations during equipment handling and operations.
• Support in the mobilization and demobilization of equipment at the site, maintaining proper documentation.

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONSInternal StakeholdersSite Execution and Planning Teams: For daily equipment requirement, schedule alignment, and breakdown reporting.Cluster and BU P&M Teams: For resource allocation, technical escalations, and major breakdown support.

External StakeholdersEquipment Operators and Technicians: For field-level work assignment, tracking machine health, and site-level troubleshooting guidance.OEMs and Local Service Vendors: For periodic maintenance support, spare parts procurement coordination, and specialized equipment servicing.

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGEMinimum Qualifications: ITI / Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile Engineering.Language Skills: Proficiency in local language; working knowledge of English preferred.EXPERIENCEYears of Experience: 3 – 20 yearsNature of Experience: Hands-on experience in site-level operation, maintenance, and management of construction equipment, including troubleshooting and supervision of machinery usage.

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of construction equipment operation and basic troubleshooting
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance techniques and safety norms
• Cost Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Digital / AI Adoption
• Disposal Management
• Equipment Knowledge
• Equipment Mobilization
• Vendor Management

Leadership / Behavioral Skills

• Safety-first mindset and problem-solving approach
• Attention to detail and operational discipline