Department: Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Travel: Frequent travel to OEM factories & project sites (India & overseas)
Business: Utility-Scale Solar / Wind / Hybrid / BESS Projects

Role Objective

The position will be responsible for end-to-end quality governance of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) across the entire project lifecycle — from vendor qualification to post-commissioning performance monitoring.

The role ensures that BESS equipment delivered to projects is:

• Safe
• Compliant
• Reliable
• Performance-guaranteed
• Free from latent manufacturing defects

Grade Applicability

Grade	Experience	Role Expectation
AM	5-7 yrs	Execution ownership
DM	7-10 yrs	Vendor + factory quality lead
Manager	10-15 yrs	Portfolio-level BESS quality governance

Lifecycle Responsibility

The engagement covers:

• Vendor Assessment
• Technical Specification & QAP Finalization
• Manufacturing Surveillance
• FAT / PDI / Dispatch Release
• Site Installation QA
• Commissioning Validation
• MDCC & Handover
• Post-COD Quality Monitoring

Key Responsibilities

A. Vendor Qualification & Assessment

• Conduct technical and quality due diligence of:
  • Battery OEMs
  • PCS/Inverter suppliers
  • BMS providers
  • Container/system integrators
  • Fire suppression vendors
  • HVAC suppliers
• Perform factory audits covering:
  • Manufacturing capability
  • Quality Management System (ISO-9001 etc.)
  • Testing laboratories
  • Traceability systems
  • Supply chain maturity

B. Quality Assurance Planning (QAP / ITP Ownership)

• Develop and finalize:
  • Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
  • Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
  • Hold/Witness points
  • Sampling strategy
  • Acceptance criteria
• Align technical specs with:
  • Contract guarantees
  • Warranty clauses
  • Grid performance requirements
  • Safety regulations

C. Manufacturing Phase Quality Control

Oversee quality during production of:

• Battery cells
• Modules
• Racks
• Containers
• PCS
• EMS/BMS panels
• Auxiliary systems

Activities include:

• Inline production monitoring
• Root cause review of deviations
• Review of manufacturing documentation
• Approval of process changes

D. Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) & PDI

Lead or witness:

• FAT at OEM factories
• Functional performance testing
• Safety validation
• Protection checks
• Thermal performance tests
• Charge/discharge verification

E. Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI) & Logistics Release

• Verify readiness before shipment:
  • Test reports
  • Certifications
  • Serial number traceability
  • Packing & transport compliance
• Issue dispatch clearance.

F. Site QA/QC & Installation Oversight

Coordinate with Project Team to ensure:

• Proper installation practices
• Cable terminations
• Grounding & earthing
• HVAC installation quality
• Fire detection & suppression installation
• Container sealing & ingress protection

Conduct:

• Site inspections
• NCR issuance & closure
• Punch-point management

G. Commissioning & MDCC Quality Closure

Lead quality sign-off during:

• SAT (Site Acceptance Testing)
• Functional integration testing
• Grid synchronization readiness
• Performance guarantee validation

Responsible for:

✅ Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC)
✅ Mechanical Completion Document Closeout (MDCC)
✅ Final Quality Dossier

H. Post-Commissioning Quality Management

• Track early-life failures
• Support warranty claims
• Lead root-cause analysis
• Interface with OEM for defect rectification
• Monitor degradation & performance KPIs

Equipment Scope Under QA Control

Candidate must understand quality aspects of:

Battery System

• Cells (LFP/NMC)
• Modules
• Racks
• Containerized BESS

Power Systems

• PCS/Inverters
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Protection systems

Control & Safety

• BMS
• EMS/SCADA
• Fire suppression
• Thermal management
• Gas detection
• HVAC

Balance of Plant

• Cables
• Earthing
• Auxiliary AC/DC systems

Stakeholder Coordination

Internal:

• Engineering Team
• Procurement
• Projects
• Commissioning
• O&M / Asset Management

External:

• BESS OEMs
• Independent Engineers
• Third-Party Inspectors
• Certification Agencies
• EPC Contractors
• Insurers & Lenders (Technical Advisors)

Documentation & Quality Systems Ownership

Responsible for:

• QAP / ITP management
• FAT/SAT reports
• Inspection reports
• NCR/CAR tracking
• Root Cause Analysis
• Lessons Learned database
• Quality dashboards for management

Standards & Compliance Exposure

Knowledge of:

• IEC standards for BESS
• UL 9540 / UL 9540A
• NFPA Fire Codes
• ISO 9001 Quality Systems
• Grid compliance standards
• Safety & environmental regulations

Education & Qualification

Mandatory

• Tech / BE – Electrical / Mechanical / Energy / Instrumentation

Preferred

• Energy Storage experience
• Certified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma
• Experience with international OEMs

Experience Requirements

Grade	Experience
AM	QA/QC in Solar/BESS/Electrical manufacturing
DM	Factory inspection + commissioning exposure
Manager	Full lifecycle BESS quality ownership

Experience with utility-scale BESS projects (>50 MWh) preferred.

Key Technical Competencies

• BESS technology understanding
• Manufacturing quality audits
• FAT/SAT witnessing
• Failure analysis
• Contract quality requirements
• Risk assessment
• Documentation control

Behavioral Competencies

• High ownership mindset
• Strong vendor negotiation capability
• Detail-oriented inspection approach
• Independent technical judgement
• Ability to challenge OEMs professionally