Project Manager (Retired EME Officer Indian Army)
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Posted on:
16-08-2025
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Carriage & Wagon Workshop Perambur Chennai
Department: Operations & Project Delivery
Employment Type: Full-Time Fixed Term (Initial Term: 24 Months)
Compensation:per month (Negotiable for exemplary profiles).
Company Overview
Mr Garaz Technologies Private Limited is a leading engineering and mobility solutions company delivering full-spectrum fleet maintenance and rolling stock repair services. We specialize in executing time-bound compliance-driven projects for Indian Railways PSUs and large private sector clients. Backed by process discipline and innovation we are committed to reducing downtime enhancing vehicle and equipment life cycles and ensuring seamless field execution under stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and disciplined Project Manager preferably a retired officer from the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) to lead our railway wagon corrosion repair and structural maintenance project in Chennai. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of mechanical engineering principles proven leadership experience in the armed forces and the ability to drive SLA adherence team coordination and stakeholder engagement in high-performance environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
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Oversee the execution of corrosion repair and mechanical rehabilitation works on BOXN BOBRN and BOST wagons within the C&W Workshop Perambur.
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Implement daily weekly and monthly work schedules in line with Indian Railways SLAs and technical specifications.
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Ensure timely wagon delivery in accordance with light medium and heavy repair timelines as defined in the contract.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
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Uphold statutory compliance as per the Factory Act Railway Board standards and project-specific safety norms.
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Supervise inspection workflows maintain audit logs and address deviation reports raised by client engineers.
Team & Site Leadership
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Lead a multi-skilled team of welders fitters supervisors and helpers; ensure performance discipline and safety adherence.
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Conduct daily tool-box talks track manpower deployment and resolve site-level conflicts or escalations.
Operational Coordination
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Liaise with the clients inspecting officials and the company s internal QA/QC engineering and planning teams.
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Ensure optimal utilization of materials consumables and equipment as per budgetary constraints.
Documentation & Reporting
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Maintain all statutory and project registers (Form A D Site Orders Work Diaries Inspection Logs Billing Support).
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Submit accurate MIS reports inspection summaries billing certifications and work completion documents.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications
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Retired Commissioned Officer from Indian Army (EME Corps) Preferably JCO and Above Ranks
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Bachelors or Diploma in Mechanical Automobile or Production Engineering.
Experience
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15 years of experience in military workshop/field maintenance roles.
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3 5 years of civilian industry experience in project management preferably in railway defence production or infrastructure EPC.
Skills & Competencies
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Proven command in preventive maintenance mechanical rehabilitation and welding/fabrication standards.
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Excellent leadership problem-solving and manpower management skills.
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Proficiency in MS Excel Project Tracking Tools ERPNext.
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Strong written and verbal communication in Tamil English and Hindi.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Adherence to wagon delivery timelines (SLA compliance)
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Quality compliance score (based on inspection reports)
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Daily labour productivity and efficiency ratios
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Penalty minimization across all monthly billing cycles
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Site audit and safety adherence ratings
Why Join Mr Garaz
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Contribute meaningfully post-retirement to India s industrial backbone through high-impact railway projects.
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Leverage your military leadership in a structured process-driven corporate setup.
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Gain the satisfaction of building and leading teams in a mission-critical SLA-sensitive environment.
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Be part of a company that values discipline technical rigor and operational integrity.
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Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Intellectual Property Law
- Renovation
- Research Experience
- Joint Operations
- Relationship Management
- System Testing
- Economic Development
- Exercise Planning
- Program Development
- Project Implementation
- Contracts
