Head - Quality

Adani Power Ltd.; Sonbhadra; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Power Limited is seeking a Section Head Quality O&M including retrofit projects to ensure the highest QA standards during operations and retrofit activities. You will lead a skilled QA team, oversee FGD project QA, and coordinate inspections of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and C&I supplies.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years in quality management in O&M and projects within the power sector, with expertise in ISO/QMS/AGILE initiatives.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in quality management within O&M and Projects.
• Experience in the power sector, preferably with FGD systems.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Section Head Quality O&M including retrofit projects.
• Ensure QA during O&M and FGD project phases with adherence to standards.
• Monitor vendor performance and inspect materials/equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop the quality assurance team and plan recruitment.

Skills

Quality management

O&M quality

Vendor management

Process improvement

Team leadership

Education

BE/B.Tech in Engineering

Job description

About Business

JOB DESCRIPTION

Adani Group:

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Power Limited (APL):

Adani Power Limited (APL), a part of the diversified Adani Group, is the largest private thermal power producer in India. We have a power generation capacity of 15,250 MW comprising thermal power plants in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand, and a 40 MW solar power project in Gujarat.

Job Purpose:

This position ensures the highest quality standards during the operation and maintenance (O&M) stage of the power plant and oversees quality assurance for the retrofit projects (such as Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD)) area during its project phase, driving continuous improvement and leading a skilled quality team.

Responsibilities

Section Head Quality O&M including retrofit projects

Quality Assurance For O&M Stage

Ensure that quality standards are upheld during the regular operations of the power plant, coordinating with the O&M team to address any quality-related issues.

Approve and monitor the implementation of Quality Plans for O&M activities, identifying critical hold points for inspection and ensuring compliance with approved standards.

Conduct regular reviews and field inspections to monitor the quality of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and C&I supplies and erection work during O&M.

FGD Quality Oversight

Oversee the quality assurance processes specifically for the FGD area during its project phase, ensuring that all equipment and materials meet the required standards.

Coordinate field inspections during the erection phase of the FGD area, resolving quality-related issues in collaboration with site teams.

Monitor and evaluate vendor performance in the FGD area, ensuring that supplied materials and executed work align with approved quality plans.

Vendor And Material Inspection

Monitor the assessment of vendors for their capability to supply quality materials for both O&M and FGD areas, ensuring alignment with approved quality standards.

Coordinate inspections of equipment and materials, ensuring adherence to quality requirements and timely resolution of any discrepancies.

Process Improvement And Innovation

Drive continuous improvement in internal quality assurance processes for both O&M and FGD areas, leveraging lessons learned from previous activities.

Support system initiatives such as ISO/QMS/Business Excellence/AGILE/DISHA to enhance the overall quality management framework.

Coordination And Reporting

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of quality assurance activities with business goals and project timelines.

Prepare and review quality-related reports, ensuring accurate documentation of inspection activities and quality metrics for both O&M and FGD areas.

Team Leadership And Development

Mentor and develop the quality assurance team, focusing on enhancing their skills and knowledge through targeted training programs.

Lead succession planning and recruitment efforts to build a high-performing quality assurance team.

Foster a positive work environment that encourages accountability and continuous improvement within the team.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

• Project Engineering Team
• PECM Team / Project Team
• PMAG Team
• Projects Techno Commercial
• Finance & Accounting Team
• Business HR Team
• Central Procurement Team

Key Stakeholders - External

• Vendors
• Consultants
• 3rd Party Inspectors
• Auditors

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

B.E/B.Tech in Engineering.

Work Experience (Range Of Years)

15+ years of experience in quality management within the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Projects.

Preferred Industry

Experience in the power sector, preferably with a focus on FGD systems.