Department: Quality Assurance
Travel: Extensive domestic travel to OEM factories and wind project sites
Business: Utility-Scale Wind / Hybrid / Renewable Projects

Role Objective

The role will be responsible for end-to-end quality assurance and quality control of Wind Turbine Generators (WTGs) across the entire lifecycle – from OEM qualification through manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and early operations.

The position acts as the Owner’s Quality Representative ensuring that WTGs delivered meet:

• Contractual guarantees
• Grid performance requirements
• Reliability expectations
• Safety standards
• Long-term asset performance objectives

Grade Applicability

Grade	Experience
AM	5-7 yrs
DM	7-10 yrs
Manager	10-15 yrs

Lifecycle Responsibility

The engagement spans:

• OEM/Vendor Assessment
• Technical Specification & QAP Finalization
• Manufacturing Surveillance
• FAT & Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI)
• Site Installation QA/QC
• Commissioning Quality Validation
• MDCC & Project Handover
• Post-Commissioning Defect Management

Key Responsibilities

A. WTG OEM & Vendor Qualification

Lead quality assessment of:

• WTG OEMs
• Blade manufacturers
• Tower suppliers
• Generator manufacturers
• Gearbox suppliers
• Converter & control system vendors
• Foundation bolt/cage suppliers

Activities include:

• Factory capability audits
• Quality management system evaluation
• Manufacturing process assessment
• Failure history review
• Supply chain risk analysis

B. Quality Assurance Planning (QAP / ITP Management)

Develop and finalize:

• WTG Quality Assurance Plans (QAP)
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
• Hold/Witness points
• Acceptance criteria aligned with TSA/EPC contracts
• Documentation and traceability framework

Ensure alignment between:

• Technical specifications
• Warranty guarantees
• Availability guarantees
• Reliability KPIs

C. Manufacturing Phase Quality Surveillance

Oversee manufacturing quality of critical WTG components:

Major Components

• Rotor blades
• Hub assembly
• Nacelle
• Gearbox
• Generator
• Converter systems
• Yaw & pitch systems
• Main bearings
• Control cabinets

Structural Components

• Towers (steel/concrete/hybrid)
• Internals
• Flanges & welding quality
• Surface treatment & coating

Activities:

• Shop inspections
• Welding audits
• Composite blade inspection
• NDT review
• Process deviation approval

D. Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)

Witness and approve:

• Nacelle FAT
• Converter testing
• Control system validation
• Protection & safety checks
• Functional testing
• Grid compliance simulations

Confirm readiness prior to shipment.

E. Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI)

Ensure dispatch approval only after:

• FAT closure
• Punch list clearance
• Documentation verification
• Serial number traceability
• Packing & transportation readiness

Issue dispatch clearance from Owner side.

F. Site Installation Quality Oversight

Coordinate with Projects & OEM teams to ensure:

Civil/Foundation Interface

• Anchor cage positioning
• Bolt tensioning verification
• Grouting quality
• Foundation tolerance compliance

Mechanical Installation

• Tower erection quality
• Flange alignment
• Torque verification
• Blade installation
• Crane operation compliance

Electrical Installation

• Cable terminations
• Earthing & bonding
• Converter installation
• SCADA interfaces

Conduct inspections, raise NCRs, and track closure.

G. Commissioning & MDCC Quality Closure

Lead QA participation during:

• Pre-commissioning checks
• WTG energization
• Trial run validation
• Grid synchronization readiness
• Performance testing

Responsible for quality clearance towards:

✅ Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC)
✅ Mechanical Completion Document Closeout (MDCC)
✅ Final quality dossier submission

H. Post-Commissioning Quality & Reliability Management

• Monitor early-life turbine failures
• Support warranty enforcement
• Lead root cause investigations
• Coordinate corrective actions with OEM
• Track recurring defects across fleet

Common focus areas:

• Blade defects
• Gearbox failures
• Converter trips
• Control system instability
• Availability losses

Wind asset QA teams globally focus heavily on early operational reliability.

Equipment Scope Under QA Control

Candidate must understand quality aspects of:

Turbine Systems

• Rotor & blades
• Hub & pitch system
• Nacelle assembly
• Gearbox
• Generator
• Cooling systems
• Brake systems

Electrical & Control Systems

• Converter
• Transformer
• LV/MV panels
• Protection relays
• SCADA interface

Structural Systems

• Towers
• Internals
• Coatings & corrosion protection

Stakeholder Coordination

Internal:

• Engineering Team
• Procurement
• Project Execution
• Commissioning Team
• O&M / Asset Management

External:

• WTG OEMs (Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE, Envision, Suzlon, Nordex, etc.)
• Third-Party Inspectors
• Independent Engineers
• Lenders’ Technical Advisors
• Insurance Inspectors

Documentation & Quality System Ownership

Responsible for:

• QAP & ITP tracking
• FAT/PDI reports
• Inspection reports
• NCR/CAR management
• Deviation approvals
• Quality dashboards
• Lessons learned database

Standards & Compliance Exposure

Knowledge of:

• IEC 61400 Wind Turbine Standards
• ISO 9001 Quality Systems
• Welding & NDT standards
• Grid compliance norms
• OEM technical standards
• Health & Safety regulations

Wind turbine certification and quality verification are guided globally by IEC 61400 standards.

Education & Qualification

Mandatory

• B.Tech / BE – Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Renewable Energy

Preferred

• Wind turbine manufacturing or IPP experience
• Certified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma
• Exposure to OEM factory inspections

Key Technical Competencies

• Wind turbine technology understanding
• Manufacturing inspection
• Composite structures awareness
• Mechanical QA/QC practices
• FAT/PDI witnessing
• Failure analysis
• Contract quality interpretation

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong ownership mindset
• Assertive OEM interface capability
• High attention to detail
• Analytical problem solving
• Ability to challenge vendors constructively