Deputy Manager- Quality Engineer

About Business:

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 Green Energy Limited (AGEL): AGEL is part of the Adani Group’s promise to provide a better, cleaner, and greener future for India. Driven by the Group’s philosophy of Growth with Goodness’, the Company develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains utility- scale grid-connected solar, wind farm and energy storage (Hydro PSP and Battery) projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government- backed corporations. On the back of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with central and state government entities, AGEL has leveraged its capabilities and expanded its presence across 12 Indian states. With the integration of pump storage and battery storage projects with large solar & wind portfolio, AGEL shall be best placed amongst peers to supply round-the-clock green power to India’s grid. The Company continuously adopts and deploys the latest technologies in its projects. With the target of 50 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, AGEL is driving India on its renewable energy journey.

Job Purpose: Associate - Quality (Civil) is responsible for supporting quality assurance and control activities for civil components in renewable energy projects by ensuring adherence to quality plans, specifications, and standards. This role is responsible for conducting field inspections, coordinating with contractors and vendors, resolving quality issues, and maintaining documentation, contributing to the overall project quality, compliance, and safety standards for civil works.

Quality Assurance and Documentation:

Ensure QA requirements are developed and aligned with technical specifications and project standards for all civil components in renewable energy projects.

Prepare, review, and update Site Quality Plans (SQPs), Site Field Quality Plans (SFQPs), and Quality Inspection Reports (QIRs) for civil structures across wind, solar & hybrid projects.

Maintain comprehensive documentation and ensure adherence to QA protocols and inspection requirements.

Complete all inspections within 12 hours of receiving a Inspection call from vendor and Issue Material Dispatch Clearance Certificates (MDCC) after acceptance of materials, supporting the timely supply to project sites.

Field Inspections and Audits:

Conduct regular inspections and site audits for civil structures to ensure compliance with SFQPs and project standards.

Identify and document non-conformities (NCs), work on root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring issues.

Coordinate with inspection agencies or team members for efficient scheduling and completion of on-site civil inspections.

Vendor and Contractor Coordination:

Work closely with contractors and vendors to communicate and enforce QA standards and inspection requirements.

Conduct vendor assessments and evaluate the quality of materials, concrete, rebar, foundations, and other civil works components.

Provide on-site technical guidance to contractors to enhance understanding and execution of quality requirements.

Issue Resolution and Continuous Improvement:

Ensure timely identification and resolution of quality issues on-site by liaising with the Field Quality Assurance (FQA) team.

Contribute to the preparation of "lessons learned" reports to facilitate continuous improvement and update QA protocols for future projects.

Support quality-related improvement projects, such as Kaizen initiatives, to enhance project execution and field inspection quality.

Compliance and Safety Assurance:

Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and quality standards at project sites.

Promote a safety-oriented culture by following organizational protocols and conducting quality-related safety checks during field inspections.

Report on QA performance and inspection status to support compliance with internal and external audits.

Reporting and Communication:

Compile monthly Quality Assurance reports, including status updates, audit findings, and inspection results.

Communicate inspection outcomes and issues effectively to internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely actions.

Support team members and share knowledge on best practices in civil quality assurance for continuous capability enhancement.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Project Team

Procurement and Supply Chain Department

Safety Department

Construction Site Teams

Key Stakeholders - External:

Contractors and Subcontractors

Vendors and Material Suppliers

Third-Party Inspection Agencies

Regulatory Authorities and Compliance Auditors

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

Certifications in Quality Assurance, Civil Construction Standards, or related quality management practices preferred.

Work Experience:

7+ years of experience in quality assurance within civil construction, with a focus on renewable energy projects (wind, solar & hybrid).

Hands-on experience with site inspections, audits, and quality control processes for civil engineering works.

Strong understanding of quality protocols, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) for civil structures.

Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO, IEC, and relevant construction codes.