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Field Quality Manager - Quality Management and Technical Support

Discussion
  1. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Educational Qualifications:

  • Essential:

!0 + Year experience with B.E./B. Tech in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

  • Acceptable Alternate: Diploma in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical/Civil Engineering with 12–15+ years of relevant QA/QC experience in transmission projects.
  • Preferred Certifications:

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor or QA/QC certification.

Electrical Safety or HV Switching certification.

Training in IEC/IS standards applicable to transmission projects.

Functional Skills:

Technical Skills

  • Strong knowledge of AIS/GIS substation and OHTL construction and quality requirements.
  • Familiarity with Indian Standards (IS), IEC, and relevant CBIP/CEA guidelines.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, method statements, and ITPs.
  • Expertise in electrical testing (insulation, contact resistance, ratio tests, SF6 leakage, relay settings).
  • Experience in tower erection, conductor stringing, and OPGW installation quality control.
  • Material inspection skills for high-voltage equipment, conductors, insulators, hardware fittings, and steel structures.

Quality Management Skills

  • Hands-on experience in preparing and implementing PQP, ITP, and method statements.
  • NCR/CAPA management and root cause analysis.
  • QA/QC documentation and dossier preparation for handover.

Soft Skills

  • Strong coordination and stakeholder management (EPC contractors, OEMs, client inspectors).
  • Clear communication, both verbal and written, for reporting and inspection notes.
  • Problem-solving and proactive issue prevention.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and remote site conditions.

Relevant and total years of Experience:

Educational Qualification

  • Essential:

!0 + Year experience with B.E./B. Tech in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical/Civil Engineering from a recognized university.

Acceptable Alternate: Diploma in Electrical (preferred) or Mechanical/Civil Engineering with 12–15+ years of relevant QA/QC experience in transmission projects

Core Scope:
• QA/QC management for both AIS/GIS substation works and Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) works.
• Material inspection at site, installation supervision, and testing/witnessing.
• Implementation of the Field Quality Plan (FQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). Managing inspections, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), and corrective actions
• Coordinating with EPC contractor(s), third-party inspectors, and Lendor representatives for quality system adherence and implementation
• Miniating Site quality documentations and records

  1. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountabilities

Major Activities

Quality Management

Quality Planning & Documentation

  • Implement Field Quality Plan (FQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for substation and line works.
  • Review and approve contractors’ method statements and work procedures.
  • Maintain comprehensive QA/QC records — inspection reports, calibration certificates, test results, and approvals.

2. Incoming Material Inspection

  • Verification of material and equipment quality against approved drawings and specifications.
  • Check manufacturer’s test certificates and shipping documents.
  • Site inspection for:
    • Transformers, GIS/AIS equipment, breakers, CTs, PTs, isolators.
    • Conductors, insulators, hardware fittings.
    • Steel structures, tower members, bolts/nuts, earthing materials.

3. Substation Installation Quality Oversight

  • Civil works: foundations, trenches, cable ducts, control room building as per specs.
  • Electrical/mechanical works: erection of gantries, busbars, GIS bays, switchgear, transformers, and auxiliary systems.
  • Cable laying, terminations, glanding, and control panel wiring.
  • Witness functional and electrical tests: insulation resistance, contact resistance, ratio tests, SF6 leakage, relay testing.

4. Transmission Line Quality Oversight

  • Tower foundation type checks (pile, raft, chimney, pad & chimney, etc.).
  • Tower erection quality checks: verticality, tightening torque, member placement.
  • Conductor stringing: sagging, tensioning, mid-span joints, compression fittings.
  • OPGW/earth wire installation and optical fiber testing.
  • Witness line tests: continuity, insulation, and earthing resistance.

5. Testing & Commissioning QA

  • Witness substation pre-commissioning tests (transformers, breakers, relays).
  • Line pre-energization checks and statutory clearances.
  • Ensure proper documentation for energization approval.

6. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action

  • Raise NCRs for deviations from standards or drawings.
  • Verify corrective & preventive action closure.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for repeated issues.

7. Handover & Final Quality Dossier

  • Ensure all QA/QC documentation is complete for PAC (Provisional Acceptance Certificate).
  • Maintain punch list and verify closure.
  • Deliver final Quality Dossier for both substation and line.

8. Reporting & Coordination

  • Daily and weekly quality reports to Project Manager and Corporate QA.
  • Coordinate with client inspectors for joint inspections.
  • Liaise with statutory bodies for mandatory inspections.

Technical Innovation & Developing Solutions

  • Adopt digital quality tools, non-conformance tracking systems, and real-time quality data analytics...

Business Planning & Budget Forecasting

  • Budget allocation for quality engineers, inspectors, and specialists at project sites
  • Provision for quality tools (measuring instruments, test kits), digital platforms (QMS software, NCR tracking), third-party inspections, lab testing, for his site

Developing self and others

  • Conduct regular training and awareness programs on quality standards, root cause analysis (RCA)
  • Promote a culture of zero-defect and first-time-right execution

Management Functions

  • Provide quality assurance reports to internal management, clients, and lenders.
  • Showcase quality credentials through audit clearances, and compliance records.

Interface with Hong Kong

  • Showcase quality credentials through audit clearances, and compliance records

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