Asst. General Manager - P&M

L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering

1. Job Purpose

To lead, manage, and optimize all Plant & Machinery functions within the fabrication yard, ensuring maximum equipment availability, high operational efficiency, compliance with safety standards, and cost-effective asset utilization to support production targets.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic & Operational Management

• Develop and implement the P&M strategy to support fabrication schedules and yard operations.
• Prepare and manage annual P&M budgets (CAPEX & OPEX).
• Plan and allocate equipment resources based on project needs, production plans, and site priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment productivity and reduce downtime.

B. Equipment & Asset Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of all P&M assets: procurement, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Maintain a robust asset tracking system, ensuring real?time visibility of equipment health, usage, and availability.
• Ensure all critical equipment (e.g., cranes, welding machines, generators, forklifts, compressors) meets operational load and yard requirements.
• Conduct periodic asset condition audits and implement refurbishment or replacement plans.

C. Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance programs for all yard equipment.
• Ensure adherence to OEM guidelines, maintenance schedules, and statutory inspection requirements.
• Analyze equipment performance data to reduce unscheduled downtime and optimize life-cycle costs.
• Implement reliability engineering practices (RCA, FMEA, MTBF/MTTR analysis).

D. Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all equipment meets safety, regulatory, and certification standards (lifting equipment certifications, third-party inspections, etc.).
• Promote a strong safety culture across P&M teams and operators.
• Conduct risk assessments for high-risk operations involving cranes, heavy lifts, and mechanical tools.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, QA/QC, and company standards.

E. Team Leadership & Vendor Management

• Lead and develop the P&M workforce: supervisors, engineers, technicians, operators, and mechanics.
• Manage vendor relationships, including service providers, rental agencies, and OEMs.
• Negotiate contracts for rentals, repairs, and new equipment procurement.
• Provide training and skill upgradation programs for equipment operators and technicians.