Assistant General Manager(Supply Quality (Transmission Line & Substation Supply)

Job Description:

Responsible for ensuring quality assurance and quality control of materials, equipment, and manufacturing processes related to Transmission Line and Substation projects. The role involves vendor quality surveillance, inspection coordination, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), compliance verification, and ensuring supplied equipment meets project specifications, applicable standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Quality Management

• Monitor quality performance of approved vendors and manufacturers.
• Review and approve vendor Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), and Manufacturing Quality Plans (MQP).
• Conduct supplier audits and quality assessments.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, technical requirements, and contractual obligations.

Inspection & Testing

• Coordinate stage inspections and final inspections at vendor works.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for equipment such as:
• Power Transformers
• Circuit Breakers
• Isolators
• CT/PTs
• Control & Relay Panels
• Conductors
• OPGW
• Insulators
• Transmission Line Towers
• Hardware Fittings
• Cables and Accessories
• Verify material test certificates, calibration certificates, and inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance with approved test procedures and standards.

Quality Documentation

• Review vendor manufacturing records and quality documents.
• Maintain inspection reports, FAT reports, NCRs, and quality records.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and standards.
• Prepare quality status reports and project quality dashboards.

Non-Conformance Management

• Identify quality deviations and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with suppliers.
• Track closure of NCRs and implementation of corrective measures.
• Analyze recurring quality issues and recommend improvements.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Project Management, and Site Teams.
• Support material release and dispatch approvals.
• Ensure timely completion of inspections to meet project schedules.
• Participate in client inspections and third-party inspections.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with:
• IEC Standards
• IS Standards
• IEEE Standards (where applicable)
• Utility Specifications
• Client Quality Requirements
• Support ISO 9001 Quality Management System implementation and audits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering .
• 15–20 years of experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Control for Transmission Line, Substation, Power Transmission, or EPC projects.
• Experience in manufacturing inspection and vendor quality management.

Technical Knowledge

• EHV/HV Substation Equipment Quality Requirements.
• Transmission Line Material Inspection.
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).
• Quality Assurance Plans (QAP).
• Material Testing Standards.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• NCR and CAPA Management.

Skills Required

• Vendor Quality Surveillance.
• Technical Specification Review.
• Quality Auditing.
• Documentation Control.
• Report Preparation.
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Communication and Coordination Skills.
• MS Office and ERP/SAP knowledge.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in 132 kV, 220 kV, 400 kV, 765 kV Transmission Line and Substation projects.
• Exposure to inspections at transformer, switchgear, conductor, insulator, and tower manufacturing facilities.
• Experience dealing with utilities, EPC contractors, consultants, and third-party inspection agencies.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• First-pass inspection acceptance rate.
• Number of NCRs and closure effectiveness.
• FAT completion as per project schedule.
• Supplier quality performance.
• Reduction in quality-related project delays.
• Compliance with project quality requirements and standards.