Manager Quality Control (Testing Operations) For MV AIS Panels

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