Pankaj Kumar

About Pankaj Kumar

I am a results-driven Engineering Project Manager with over 13+ years of hands-on experience in railway track construction and maintenance, infrastructure projects, and industrial compliance. My career has been built on ensuring technical excellence, operational reliability, and full statutory compliance across complex, multi-stakeholder projects.With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and ISO:9001:2015 quality systems, I specialize in leading end-to-end project execution, quality assurance, maintenance planning, and risk-based compliance audits. I have successfully managed railway track works, loco maintenance activities, factory safety standards, and infrastructure construction while maintaining seamless coordination with government bodies, contractors, and cross-functional teams.I am known for my structured approach, on-ground problem solving, and ability to bring clarity and discipline to challenging field environments. Whether it is improving maintenance reliability, ensuring regulatory approvals, or driving project delivery within timelines, I focus on creating sustainable systems that enhance both safety and productivity.My professional interests lie in project engineering, quality management, compliance governance, and infrastructure development—building assets that are safe, reliable, and built to last.

Experience

1. Maintenance Manager

   Power Mech Projects Limited

   Jul 2025 — Present · Punjab, IN

   Track Maintenance & EngineeringOversee daily maintenance of railway track systems, including rails, sleepers, welds, and turnouts.Ensure track geometry standards through regular inspections, tamping, alignment, and ballast profiling.Monitor and manage rail wear, rail fractures, GRSP replacement, and preventive renewal planning.Supervise emergency track restoration, rerailing operations, and accident-response readiness.Locomotive Maintenance & OperationsLead preventive and corrective maintenance of diesel, including bogies, traction motors, brake systems, and control circuits.Implement periodic overhauls (POH/IOH/AOH) and ensure adherence to OEM & RDSO standards.Safety, Quality & ComplianceEnforce absolute compliance with Indian Railways safety standards, RDSO guidelines. Conduct safety audits, track patrols, loco performance audits, and implement corrective actions.Project Coordination & ExecutionManage track renewal, welding, resleepering, level-crossing upgrades, and bridge maintenance projects.Coordinate with engineering, S&T, electrical and operations teams for traffic blocks and maintenance planning.Lead modernization initiatives like mechanized maintenance, tampers, welders, and digital monitoring systems.Team Leadership & TrainingSupervise technical teams, gangmen, JE/SSE staff, and loco artisans for maintenance operations.Conduct training on track safety, tool handling, equipment operation, and locomotive troubleshooting.Promote a culture of discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Inventory & Cost ControlManage spares, consumables, and rolling-stock components with optimized stock levels.Implement cost-saving initiatives through efficient manning, repair optimization, and resource planning.Government & Stakeholder CoordinationLiaise with contractors, government agencies, loco sheds, divisional engineering departments, and compliance authorities.

Education

• DONA World Technical Training and Certification

  ASNT Level II, Radiographic Testing

  2015 — 2015

• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

  Engineering Design , Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians

• Grey Campus

  Six Sigma-Yellow Belt, Quality

  2019 — 2019

• TUV India Training Academy

  Internal Auditor Training Cource, ISO 9001:2015

  2018 — 2018

• DONA World Technical Training and Certification

  ASNT Level II, Ultrasonic Testing

  2015 — 2015

• CAD Center

  Diploma in Auto CADD, Mechanical Designing

  2009 — 2010

• safety Circle

  Certification on Emergency Response Care,First Aid & CPR, Emergency Response care, First Aid & CPR training

  2015 — 2016

• DONA World Technical Training and Certification

  ASNT Level II, Magnetic Particle Testing

  2015 — 2015

• CAD Center

  Diploma in CATIA V5, Surface Designing

  2009 — 2010

• Annamalai University

  BE - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• DONA World Technical Training and Certification

  ASNT Level II, Dye Penetration Testing

  2015 — 2015

• Asian International University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operation Management