Assistant Manager - Quality (Civil)

Purpose/Objective

To ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality control systems across thermal power plant projects and vendor works.
The role is responsible for monitoring quality standards, conducting inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant reliability, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Quality Management • Implement and monitor Quality Management Systems (QMS) in line with organizational policies and ISO standards.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection protocols across plant functions.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, records, and reports.
Inspection & Quality Control • Conduct quality inspections of civil, and project-related activities.
• Verify compliance of materials, equipment, and workmanship with approved specifications and standards.
• Monitor testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities from a quality perspective.
Vendor & Contractor Quality Assurance • Assess vendor quality systems and participate in vendor evaluations.
• Monitor quality performance of contractors and service providers.
• Ensure incoming materials and critical spares meet specified quality standards.
Audits & Compliance • Conduct internal quality audits and facilitate external certification audits.
• Track audit observations and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable quality management standards.
Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for quality-related failures and recurring issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using quality tools and techniques.
Performance Monitoring • Monitor quality KPIs and prepare periodic management reports.
• Analyze quality trends and recommend improvement actions.
• Support reliability enhancement initiatives across plant operations.
Training & Awareness • Conduct quality awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Promote a culture of quality, process adherence, and continuous improvement.

Technical Competencies

Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement,Vendor & Contractor Quality Assurance,Inspection & Quality Control,Audits & Compliance

Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Certification in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor).
- Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt.
- Certification in Quality Assurance & Control practices.
- 8-12 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, O&M, Projects, or Reliability functions in Thermal Power Plants.
- Experience in subcritical/supercritical power plants preferred.
- Exposure to ISO systems, quality audits, inspections, and process improvement initiatives