• PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Accountabilities Major Activities Quality Management 1. Quality Planning & Documentation • Implement Field Quality Plan (FQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for substation and Transmission line works. • Prepare, Review and approve contractors’ method statements and work procedures. • Prepare & Implement PQP, SOP, Check lists & Formats in line with 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. • Verification of material and equipment quality against approved drawings and specifications. • Check manufacturer’s test certificates and shipping documents. • Site inspection for: • Transformers, Reactors, GIS/AIS equipment, breakers, CTs, PTs, isolators, LA, SVG’s, HT/LT SGR Panels . • Conductors, insulators, hardware fittings. • Steel structures, tower members, bolts/nuts, earthing materials. • Stores Management • Auditing & Inspecting Stores • Audit Report Generation & ensure compliance on findings • Ensure to follow Stores SOP & OEM Guidelines in storing and preservation. 2. Incoming Material Inspection • 4. Substation Installation Quality Oversight • Civil works: Excavation, PCC, RCC foundations, trenches, cable ducts, Back Filling, Roads, control room building as per specs. • Cubes Casting , Traceability, Curing & Testing. • Electrical/mechanical works: erection of gantries, busbars, GIS bays, switchgear, transformers, SGR Panels and auxiliary systems. • Torquing & Marking. • Cable laying, Crimping, termination, glanding, and control panel wiring. • Witness functional and electrical tests: Ratio, Magnetic Balance, Vector group, Winding Resistance, Oil DGA, BDV, SFRA, Insulation resistance, contact resistance, ratio tests, SF6 Breaker timing, gas leakage, relay testing. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. • 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. 5. Transmission Line Quality Oversight 6. Testing & Commissioning QA 7. Non-Conformance & Corrective Action 8. Handover & Final Quality Dossier 9. Reporting & Coordination 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 • 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 • SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Educational Qualifications: • Essential: 10 + 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 13–15+ 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. RCA - CAPA & 8D. Six Sigma Green Belt. Functional Skills: Technical Skills • Strong knowledge of AIS/GIS substation and OHTL construction and quality requirements. • Familiarity with Indian Standards (IS), IEC, and relevant CPWD/CBIP/CEA guidelines. • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, method statements, and ITPs. • Expertise in electrical testing (Transformer, SGR, SVG, 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: 10 + 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