Manager Quality Control (Testing Operations) for MV AIS Panels

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Job Summary:

Lead and oversee the Quality Control (testing operations) of Medium Voltage Air Insulated Switchgear Panels, ensuring compliance with quality standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
• Lead and coordinate testing activities for MV AIS panels (typically 3.3kV to 36kV range)
• Review and approve test procedures and protocols
• Analyze test results and prepare comprehensive test reports
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues during testing phases
• Team Management:
• Supervise and mentor a team of test engineers and technicians
• Allocate resources and schedule testing activities
• Conduct performance evaluations and identify training needs
• Ensure team adherence to safety protocols and procedures
• Achieve optimum productivity with maintaining high spirit within the team during pressure situations.
• Quality Assurance:
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, and other relevant standards
• Maintain testing equipment calibration and accuracy
• Implement and monitor quality control measures
• Review and validate test documentation
• Capture various data in FRT and FAT on monthly basis and release the KPI .
• Collect data/ evidence of errors and give feedback to concern departments to improve inputs, drawings, vendor workmanships.
• Control after dispatch NCC, Site complaints within set limits.
• Work on various improvement projects in collaboration with CFT.
• Project Management:
• Coordinate with project managers on testing schedules
• Monitor testing progress and timeline adherence
• Manage testing budget and resources
• Interface with customers during witness testing
• Audits
• Participate in internal ISO audits, EHS audits, EnMS audits, External ISO audits, Factory approvals audits .
• Safety
• Maintain EHS on shopfloor during day-to-day activities.
• Maintain records of safety trainings to testing engineer team.
• Maintain records of documentation for service providers.
• Ensure compliance of HIRA, PTW, TBT and LMRA processes.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Additional certifications in switchgear testing preferred
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in MV switchgear testing
• 3-5 years in a leadership role
• Strong background in electrical power distribution systems
  
  

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in switchgear testing procedures and protocols
• Proficiency in various testing equipment and tools
• Knowledge of relevant standards (IEC 62271, IEEE C37 series)
• Understanding of protection relay systems and control schemes
  
  

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  
  

Safety Qualifications:

• Advanced electrical safety certification
• Knowledge of arc flash safety protocols
• First aid and emergency response training
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel for customer witness testing
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required
• Valid electrical safety work permits
• Proficiency in test report documentation and analysis software
  
  

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