Field Quality Manager

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

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