Deputy Manager

Adani Green Energy Ltd. seeks a Deputy Manager for quality assurance in Bhuj, Gujarat. The role involves overseeing inspections of electrical equipment for renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards. Responsibilities include preparing QA requirements, providing technical support, coordinating inspections, and managing documentation. The company focuses on large-scale renewable energy projects and aims for a target of 50 GW capacity by 2030.
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 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 - Field Quality (Electrical) is responsible for ensuring comprehensive quality assurance and field inspection of electrical equipment for wind, solar & hybrid projects, maintaining compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and organizational safety requirements. The role focuses on proactive issue resolution, continuous improvement, and effective coordination with internal teams, vendors, and contractors to uphold high-quality standards throughout the lifecycle of renewable energy projects.

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance and Technical Support:

Prepare Quality Assurance (QA) requirements according to project specifications and standards.

Provide technical support to the Field Quality Assurance (FQA) team across renewable energy projects, focusing on electrical equipment.

Inspection And Compliance

Develop and review Standard Quality Plans (SQP), Site Field Quality Plans (SFQP), and Required Quality Plans (RQP) for electrical equipment used in wind, solar & hybrid projects.

Carry out inspections and assessments of electrical equipment, ensuring compliance with QA standards and project requirements.

Coordinate inspections through internal teams or external agencies as needed, optimizing resources and minimizing costs.

Complete all inspections within 12 hours of receiving a Request for Inspection (RFI), and update NC/FOM log sheets in the Daily Quality Report (DQR).

Documentation And Reporting

Review and approve all quality documents submitted by suppliers, ensuring adherence to project and industry standards.

Compile and review monthly FQA MIS reports, tracking quality performance and compliance issues.

Non-Conformance Resolution And Improvement

Resolve quality issues promptly, providing dispatch clearances for electrical equipment for wind, solar & hybrid projects.

Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and utilize tools like FMEA and MSA to address repetitive non-conformance, ensuring corrective action.

Ensure timely closure of non-conformance issues observed during inspections in alignment with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

Stakeholder Coordination

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely completion of all QA and inspection activities.

Provide quality input for risk mitigation planning and continual improvement initiatives for field quality processes.

Field Inspections And Audits

Conduct field inspections at project sites, ensuring alignment with SFQP and quality execution plans.

Perform construction and storage audits, documenting findings according to departmental SOPs, and implement lessons learned from each project to refine quality protocols.

Vendor And Contractor Assessments

Assess vendors and contractors, submitting detailed reports following evaluations, and participate in the initial site visits to review compliance with SFQP.

Review MIS data from site audits, consolidating and reporting in SAP for continuous tracking and improvement.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Project Teams

Procurement and Supply Chain Team

Engineering and Technical Teams

Safety and Compliance Department

Finance Department

Key Stakeholders - External

Vendors and Suppliers of Electrical Equipment

Third-Party Inspection Agencies (TPIA)

Contractors and Subcontractors

Regulatory Bodies and Auditors

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Certification in Quality Assurance or Electrical Standards preferred.

Work Experience

7+ years of experience in quality assurance and field inspection of electrical equipment, especially in renewable energy projects (wind, solar & hybrid).

Hands-on experience with HV/LV panels, switchgear, transformers, inverters, and grounding systems.

Strong knowledge of quality standards (ISO, IEC) and analytical tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).

Familiarity with inspection and testing protocols, vendor assessments, and non-conformity management.