Job Description

The Head – Quality – Power Systems will be responsible for leading the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) function for 220kV, 400kV, and 765kV EHV substation projects.

The role will oversee quality management across the complete project lifecycle, from engineering and procurement through construction, testing, commissioning, and final handover. The position will be responsible for establishing quality systems, ensuring compliance with customer and statutory requirements, leading QA/QC teams, managing vendor quality, and driving continuous improvement and zero-defect execution.

The role will work closely with project teams, clients, consultants, utilities, OEMs, inspection agencies, and senior leadership to ensure project quality objectives are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Leadership

• Develop and implement QA/QC strategies for EHV transmission and substation projects.
• Establish quality policies, procedures, inspection plans, and quality objectives across project sites.
• Lead, mentor, and develop QA/QC teams at corporate and project locations.
• Drive a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and zero-defect execution.
• Establish consistent quality standards across projects.

2. Project Quality Management

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• Ensure compliance with approved project specifications, drawings, technical standards, and client requirements.
• Monitor quality performance across engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, Quality Plans, and QC procedures.
• Conduct periodic quality audits and inspections across multiple project locations.
• Ensure quality requirements are incorporated throughout the project lifecycle.

3. Quality Assurance & QMS

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• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensure effective document control and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions and ensure timely CAPA closure.
• Lead internal and external quality audits.
• Ensure quality documentation is maintained and completed within project timelines.

4. Quality Control & Inspection

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• Supervise inspection and testing activities for major EHV substation equipment and systems, including:
  • Power Transformers
  • GIS / AIS Switchgear
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Isolators
  • CTs, PTs & CVTs
  • Protection & Control Panels
  • Busbars
  • Earthing Systems
  • Control & Power Cables
  • Structures and Foundations
• Verify Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning quality records.
• Review calibration records for measuring and testing equipment.
• Ensure inspection and testing activities meet approved project and customer requirements.
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5. Vendor & Supplier Quality

• Conduct vendor quality assessments and qualification audits.
• Monitor manufacturing quality through stage inspections.
• Coordinate with OEMs on quality improvement and technical issue resolution.
• Ensure suppliers and vendors comply with approved quality plans.
• Monitor vendor quality performance and identify corrective actions where required.
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6. Client & Regulatory Coordination

• Interface with clients, consultants, utilities, and inspection agencies on quality matters.
• Represent the organisation during customer quality audits and regulatory inspections.
• Resolve quality-related technical issues and customer concerns.
• Ensure project quality requirements are aligned with applicable utility and regulatory specifications.
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7. Continuous Improvement

• Analyse quality KPIs and project lessons learned.
• Drive initiatives to reduce defects, rework, and quality-related costs.
• Implement Lean Quality, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and FMEA methodologies.
• Identify recurring quality issues and implement preventive measures.
• Improve quality processes, systems, and project execution practices.
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Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• 15–20 years of experience in QA/QC for EHV transmission and substation projects.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in a senior leadership / Head – Quality role.
• Proven experience with 220kV, 400kV, and 765kV substation EPC projects.
• Experience with reputed EPC contractors, utilities, or power infrastructure companies is preferred.
• Quality certifications are preferred, such as:
  • ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt
  • Quality Management System Certification
  • Internal / Lead Auditor Certification
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Technical & Functional Skills

• EHV Substation QA/QC
• 220kV / 400kV / 765kV Substations
• Transmission & Substation EPC
• Quality Management Systems
• ISO 9001
• GIS & AIS Substations
• Protection & Automation Systems
• SCADA
• Relay Testing
• High Voltage Testing
• FAT / SAT Procedures
• Commissioning Quality
• Inspection & Test Plans
• Quality Audits
• Root Cause Analysis
• FMEA
• CAPA
• Vendor Quality Management
• Quality Documentation
• IEC Standards
• IS Standards
• IEEE Standards
• CBIP Guidelines
• CEA Regulations
• Utility Specifications
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Key Competencies

• Strategic Quality Leadership
• Team Management & Mentoring
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Client Relationship Management
• Risk Management
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication & Presentation
• Continuous Improvement
• Quality & Compliance Orientation
• Ownership & Accountability