Senior_Engineer_QA_QC_steam_turbine_and_Auxiliaries

Job Purpose

To ensure thorough quality surveillance and compliance during the manufacturing, assembly, testing, and delivery of steam turbine and its auxiliary systems by the EPC contractor/OEM vendors, in line with Owners technical specifications and international quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

A. Inspection and Quality Surveillance

• Witness stage inspections and FAT of the following major components:
• HP, IP, LP turbine casings and rotors
• Bearings, couplings, blades, diaphragms, shafts
• Lube oil system, control oil system, jacking oil system
• Turning gear, gland sealing system, ejectors and other auxiliaries
• Verify conformance to approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs)
• Perform visual inspection, dimensional checks, NDT (RT, UT, MT, PT) review, hydrostatic tests, balance tests, alignment and box-up checks.

B. Quality Documentation and Control

• Review and verify:
• Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs)
• Welder qualifications, heat treatment records, MTCs
• Final inspection reports, test certificates, and Quality Dossiers (MDR)
• Ensure traceability of materials, consumables, and compliance with contract quality requirements.

C. Issue Management and Coordination

• Identify, document, and follow up on non-conformances (NCRs), deviations, and quality observations.
• Ensure timely resolution through Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Interface with TPI agencies and EPC QA/QC team for joint inspections, hold point releases, and documentation.
• Ensure that all quality issues are promptly reported and communicated to the Lead QA/QC Engineer and Engineering team.

D. Support to Project Engineering and Procurement

• Provide QA inputs during vendor evaluation, pre-inspection meetings, and design reviews.
• Monitor progress and quality status aligned with project schedule and delivery milestones.
• Verify storage, preservation, and packing procedures before dispatch.

Required Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
• 712 years of QA/QC experience in steam turbine manufacturing/inspection and auxiliary systems
• Knowledge of ASME (Sec I, V, VIII, IX), ISO 9001, and other relevant QA standards
• Experience with OEMs such as BHEL, Siemens, GE, Toshiba, Doosan or similar preferred
• NDT Level II certification (PT, MT, UT) preferred

Preferred Skills & Tools

• Familiar with rotor balancing, hydro testing, vibration and alignment standards
• Proficient in QA documentation review and report generation
• Skilled in MS Office, inspection checklists, and digital QA systems
• Understanding of turbine control and lube oil systems’ functionality and quality parameters

Key Competencies

• Eye for detail and strong technical understanding of rotating equipment
• Independent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple inspection sites and coordination activities