Manager, Locomotive Maintenance (WDG3A)

Job Description – Manager, Locomotive Maintenance (WDG3A)

Position: Manager – Locomotive Maintenance (WDG3A)
Location: Kajora, West Bengal
Organization: Knowteq Equipcare LLP
Department: Operations & Maintenance
Reporting To: Head – Operations / Business Unit Head
Compensation: Salary as per the company's maintenance salary band, commensurate with qualifications, experience, and interview assessment.

Position Summary

Knowteq Equipcare LLP is seeking an experienced and technically competent Manager – Locomotive Maintenance to lead the maintenance, inspection, reliability, and operational readiness of WDG3A locomotive engines deployed across Kolkata Port, Durgapur Steel Thermal Power Station (DSTPS), and Haldia Port. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring maximum equipment availability, adherence to safety and quality standards, and effective management of maintenance personnel.

The role requires frequent travel between Kajora, Kolkata, Haldia, and Durgapur and offers opportunities for expanded responsibilities as the company's locomotive maintenance business grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and monitor preventive, predictive, breakdown, and overhauling maintenance activities of WDG3A locomotive engines.
  
• Ensure high equipment availability, reliability, and operational efficiency while minimizing downtime.
  
• Conduct technical inspections, fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
  
• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team of mechanics, electricians, technicians, and contract personnel.
  
• Develop maintenance schedules, inspection checklists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  
• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, quality standards, statutory requirements, and customer operating procedures.
  
• Coordinate with clients at Kolkata Port, DSTPS, and Haldia Port regarding maintenance planning, shutdown schedules, and operational requirements.
  
• Monitor engine performance parameters and recommend improvements for reliability and cost optimization.
  
• Ensure proper inventory planning and availability of critical spare parts, consumables, and maintenance tools.
  
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, service histories, and technical documentation.
  
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports and present performance metrics to management.
  
• Support commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and major overhauling activities whenever required.
  
• Train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance personnel to improve technical competency and productivity.
  
• Coordinate with procurement, stores, logistics, and engineering teams for uninterrupted maintenance support.
  
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, reliability, productivity, and maintenance excellence.
  
• Support business expansion by establishing maintenance systems and leading new locomotive maintenance projects across additional customer locations.
  

Educational Qualification

• B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized university.
  
• Additional certifications in diesel locomotive maintenance, reliability engineering, or maintenance management will be an added advantage.
  

Experience

• Significant hands-on experience in maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and overhaul of WDG3A or equivalent diesel locomotive engines.
  
• Experience in industrial locomotive operations, ports, steel plants, rail infrastructure, mining, or heavy engineering environments is preferred.
  
• Proven experience in leading maintenance teams and managing site operations.
  
• Strong understanding of diesel engine systems, transmission, braking systems, compressors, cooling systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, and auxiliary equipment.
  

Required Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of WDG3A locomotive maintenance.
  
• Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
  
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting capability.
  
• Team leadership and manpower management.
  
• Maintenance planning and resource optimization.
  
• Knowledge of safety management systems and statutory compliance.
  
• Technical documentation and report preparation.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  
• Good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational commitments.
  

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel between Kajora, Kolkata Port, Haldia Port, and Durgapur.
  
• Willingness to travel to additional project locations across India as per business expansion requirements.
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Locomotive availability and reliability.
  
• Reduction in equipment downtime.
  
• Preventive maintenance compliance.
  
• Breakdown response and closure time.
  
• Safety performance and statutory compliance.
  
• Team productivity and technical competency.
  
• Customer satisfaction.
  
• Maintenance cost optimization.
  
• Documentation accuracy and reporting discipline.
  

Why Join Knowteq Equipcare LLP?

• Opportunity to lead critical locomotive maintenance operations at prestigious industrial and port locations.
  
• Exposure to large-scale maintenance projects and business expansion initiatives.
  
• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
  
• Competitive compensation aligned with industry maintenance salary bands.
  

Required Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of WDG3A locomotive maintenance.
  
• Expertise in preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
  
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting capability.
  
• Team leadership and manpower management.
  
• Maintenance planning and resource optimization.
  
• Knowledge of safety management systems and statutory compliance.
  
• Technical documentation and report preparation.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
  
• Good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational commitments.
  

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel between Kajora, Kolkata Port, Haldia Port, and Durgapur.
  
• Willingness to travel to additional project locations across India as per business expansion requirements.