IN CHARGE WDM OPERATIONS

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for managing the automobile/vehicle section of the plant, including maintenance, availability, servicing, repair, documentation, and safe operation of company vehicles such as trucks, tractors, tippers, forklifts, cars, and other material-handling/transport vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Automobile/Vehicle Department.
• Ensure maximum availability and proper functioning of all company vehicles.
• Plan and supervise preventive and breakdown maintenance of vehicles.
• Monitor servicing, repair, lubrication, tyre condition, battery, engine, transmission, brakes, steering, and electrical systems.
• Diagnose vehicle breakdowns and coordinate timely repairs.
• Allocate vehicles and drivers according to plant requirements.
• Maintain vehicle-wise maintenance and service schedules.
• Monitor fuel consumption, mileage, and vehicle operating costs.
• Inspect vehicles before and after operation for safety and mechanical condition.
• Coordinate with workshops, spare-parts vendors, and external service agencies.
• Maintain records of repairs, spare parts, fuel, tyres, batteries, and maintenance expenses.
• Ensure availability of critical automobile spare parts.
• Supervise automobile mechanics, electricians, drivers, helpers, and technicians.
• Monitor driver performance and ensure compliance with company safety rules.
• Ensure all vehicles have valid documents, insurance, permits, fitness certificates, and pollution certificates.
• Maintain vehicle logbooks and daily usage records.
• Reduce vehicle downtime and control unnecessary maintenance costs.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety procedures, PPE, 5S, and housekeeping.
• Investigate recurring vehicle problems and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare daily/monthly automobile maintenance and performance reports.
• Coordinate with Production, Stores, Dispatch, Logistics, and Administration departments for vehicle requirements.
• Ensure safe parking, movement, and operation of vehicles inside the plant.
• Handle emergency breakdowns and arrange quick restoration of vehicles.

Required Skills

• Automobile maintenance and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of diesel engines and heavy vehicles
• Vehicle preventive and breakdown maintenance
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Vehicle inspection and diagnosis
• Spare parts management
• Fuel and mileage monitoring
• Team and manpower handling
• Maintenance planning
• Vendor/workshop coordination
• MS Excel and basic computer knowledge
• Documentation and reporting
• Safety awareness
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication and coordination skills

Qualification

• ITI – Automobile / Diesel Mechanic / Motor Mechanic preferred
• Diploma in Automobile / Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 10th/12th with relevant experience may also be considered

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in automobile/vehicle maintenance.
• Experience in Steel Plant, Manufacturing Plant, Mining, DRI, Ferro Alloy, Construction, or Heavy Industry preferred.
• Experience handling heavy vehicles, tractors, tippers, trucks, forklifts, and plant vehicles will be an advantage.

VINAYAK JOB COUNSALTANCY 

NAME SASHI MAM 

MOBILE NO. 9302642415