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    Field Quality Manager - Quality Management and Technical Support

    Any, IndiaOn-SiteFull-time13–15 yrs experiencePosted 1w ago
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    1.    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

    Accountabilities    Major Activities
    Quality Management     1. Quality Planning & Documentation
    •    Implement Field Quality Plan (FQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for WTG, Substation and Transmission line works.
    •    Follow OEM Guidelines, PQHC Requirements.
    •    Storage & Maintenance of WTG Components.
    •    Review & Approve Crane related Machinery.
    •    Certified Climbing on WTG TT Tower.
    •    Prepare, Review and approve contractors’ method statements and work procedures.
    •    Prepare & Implement PQP, SOP, Check lists & Formats in line with OEM requirements, TS, Codes & Standards and FQP.
    •    Maintain comprehensive QA/QC records — inspection reports, RFI’s, Check Lists, RA Bills, FOM & NCR’s, 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:
    o    Blade, Nacelle, Hub, Tubular Tower and Other WTG BOQ.
    o    USS, Transformers, Reactors, AIS equipment, breakers, CTs, PTs, isolators, LA, SVG’s, HT/LT SGR Panels .
    o    Conductors, insulators, hardware fittings.
    o    Steel structures, tower members, bolts/nuts, earthing materials.

    3.    WTG Foundation, Installation Quality Oversight
    •    Civil works: Geo tech reports review, Survey, Marking, Excavation, PCC, RCC foundations, USS foundations, cable ducts, Back Filling, Roads, 33kv as per specs.
    •    Aggregates, Cement, Cubes Casting , Traceability, Curing & Testing.
    •    PQHC Implementation as per OEM Guidelines

    4. TT Tower Installation
    •    Verify foundation interface before tower erection.
    •    Check tower section identification and erection sequence.
    •    Inspect flange mating surfaces and cleanliness.
    •    Verify correct bolt grade, size and quantity.
    •    Ensure correct bolt tightening sequence.
    •    Verify torque/tensioning using calibrated tools as per OEM procedure.
    •    Check bolt marking after tightening.
    •    Inspect verticality and alignment tower.
    •    Verify internal platforms, ladders and safety systems.
    •    Ensure proper earthing continuity.

    5. Nacelle Installation
    •    Verify nacelle lifting arrangement as per approved lifting plan.
    •    Check nacelle interface and mounting arrangement.
    •    Verify yaw connection and locking arrangement.
    •    Inspect fastening and torque records.
    •    Check gearbox, generator and drivetrain connections.
    •    Verify lubrication and cooling system connections.
    •    Check hydraulic and electrical connections.
    •    Ensure all transportation locks are removed as per OEM procedure.

    6. Hub and Blade Installation
    •    Verify hub serial number and orientation.
    •    Inspect pitch bearing and pitch system connections.
    •    Verify blade identification and correct blade position.
    •    Inspect blades for cracks, scratches, delamination and transportation damage.
    •    Check bolt condition and tightening requirements.
    •    Verify blade root connection.
    •    Check blade pitch operation.
    •    Verify lightning protection connections

    7. Electrical Installation
    •    Verify installation of:
    o    Power cables.
    o    Control cables.
    o    Fibre optic/communication cables.
    o    Earthing conductors.
    o    Transformer connections.
    o    Converter and control panels.
    •    Ensure correct cable routing and clamping.
    •    Verify cable identification and termination.
    •    Check terminal tightening.
    •    Conduct insulation resistance tests, as applicable.
    •    Verify continuity of protective earthing.
    •    Inspect cable glands and enclosure sealing.
    •    Verify phase identification and polarity where applicable.
    8. Mechanical and Functional Testing
    Coordinate and witness, as applicable:
    •    Drivetrain rotation checks.
    •    Gearbox inspection.
    •    Lubrication system functional test.
    •    Cooling system functional test.
    •    Hydraulic system functional test.
    •    Yaw system functional test.
    •    Pitch system functional test.
    •    Brake functional test.
    •    Generator functional checks.
    •    Noise and abnormal vibration observations.
    9. Electrical Testing & Commissioning Readiness
    Verify and witness:
    •    Insulation Resistance (IR) tests.
    •    Continuity tests.
    •    Earthing continuity tests.
    •    Control circuit checks.
    •    Sensor and limit switch verification.
    •    Emergency stop functionality.
    •    Interlock checks.
    •    Alarm and protection verification.
    •    SCADA/communication checks.
    •    Transformer pre-commissioning tests, as applicable.
    •    Functional operation of auxiliaries.
    10. Quality Documentation & NCR Management
    •    Raise and track IMIRs/RFIs for all critical installation stages.
    •    Maintain inspection and test records.
    •    Review OEM installation checklists.
    •    Verify torque/tensioning records.
    •    Maintain component serial number traceability.
    •    Raise NCRs for deviations from drawings, specifications or OEM requirements.
    •    Review root cause and corrective action.
    •    Verify rectification and close NCRs.

    11. Final Inspection & Handover
    •    Before commissioning/handover, verify:
    •    Completion of all installation checklists.
    •    Closure of punch points.
    •    Closure of NCRs.
    •    Completion of all mandatory tests.
    •    Availability of test certificates.
    •    Completion of torque/tensioning records.
    •    Earthing and lightning protection completion.
    •    Correct labelling and identification.
    •    Housekeeping and foreign material removal.
    •    Completion of as-built documentation.

    12. Stores Management
    •    Auditing & Inspecting Stores
    •    Audit Report Generation & ensure compliance on findings
    •    Ensure to follow Stores SOP & OEM Guidelines in storing and preservation.
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    13. Transmission Line & SS Quality Oversight
    •    Tower foundation type checks (pile, raft, chimney, pad & chimney, etc.).
    •    Cubes Casting , Traceability, Curing & Testing.
    •    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.
    14. Testing & Commissioning QA
    •    Prepare, Review testing formats & Check lists, SOPS.
    •    Witness substation pre-commissioning tests (transformers, breakers, relays).
    •    Line pre-energization checks and statutory clearances.
    •    Ensure proper documentation for energization approval.
    15. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action
    •    Raise NCRs for deviations from standards or drawings.
    •    Verify corrective & preventive action closure.
    •    Conduct root cause analysis for repeated issues.
    •    Resolution plan  & follow-up of NCR closure on open NCR.
    •    Avoid repeatability of NCR’s.
    16. 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.
    17. Reporting & Coordination
    •    Daily weekly & Monthly quality reports to Project Manager and Corporate QA.
    •    Coordinate with EPC & OEM 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    •    Monitor & Update FQR data on Wrench Portal.
    •    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
    2.      INTERACTIONS

    Internal Clients:

    Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work
    All roles in Field Quality Manager
    Operating Business Units within Apraava Energy
    Project Team
    BD & Contracts Team
    Apraava Management team
    PMO teams at CLP Hong Kong

    External Clients:

    Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day-to-day work
    Vendors / EPC partners / Consultants / Contract partners/OEM’s

    3.      SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

    Educational Qualifications:

    •    Essential:
    10 + Year experience with B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical (Preferred)/Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
    •    Acceptable Alternate: Diploma in Electrical Mechanical/Civil Engineering with 13–15+ years of relevant QA/QC experience in Wind projects.
    •    Preferred Certifications:
    ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor or QA/QC certification.
    Training in IEC/IS standards applicable to transmission projects.
    RCA - CAPA & 8D.
    Six Sigma Green Belt.

    Functional Skills:

    Technical Skills o    Strong knowledge of AIS/GIS substation and OHTL construction and quality requirements.
    o    Familiarity with Indian Standards (IS), IEC, and relevant CPWD/CBIP/CEA guidelines.
    o    Ability to interpret engineering drawings, method statements, and ITPs.
    o    Expertise in electrical testing (Transformer, SGR, SVG, insulation, contact resistance, ratio tests, SF6 leakage, relay settings).
    o    Experience in tower erection, conductor stringing, and OPGW installation quality control.
    o    Material inspection skills for high-voltage equipment, conductors, insulators, hardware fittings, and steel structures.
    Quality Management Skills o    Hands-on experience in preparing and implementing PQP, ITP, and method statements.
    o    NCR/CAPA management and root cause analysis.
    o    QA/QC documentation and dossier preparation for handover.
    Soft Skills o    Strong coordination and stakeholder management (EPC contractors, OEMs, client inspectors).
    o    Clear communication, both verbal and written, for reporting and inspection notes.
    o    Problem-solving and proactive issue prevention.
    •    Ability to work under tight deadlines and remote site conditions.

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