About
Accomplished QA/QC professional with over 20 years of expertise in leading quality management functions across large-scale engineering projects, including industrial, water, and smart city infrastructure. Proven leader skilled in implementing ISO-compliant Quality Management Systems, driving continuous improvement, and significantly reducing rework through data-driven analysis. Seeking a strategic leadership role to champion quality excellence and deliver cost-effective solutions in complex engineering environments.
Work
Shapoorji Pallonji Group
|Assistant General Manager – QA/QC Lead
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Summary
Spearheading QA/QC operations for structural, architectural, and MEP systems in a $275M IOCL Project, ensuring strict compliance with project specifications, codes, and quality standards.
Highlights
Managed QA/QC operations for a $275M Indian Oil Corporation Limited project, overseeing structural, architectural, and MEP installations to ensure strict compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
Conducted comprehensive inspections and audits for a Uptime Tier IV TCDD & TCCF certified Data Center, covering thermal, fire safety, suppression, and alarm systems.
Ensured block-wise quality compliance across all trades, including HVAC, fire-fighting, electrical, and architectural finishes, managing drywall, flooring, and false ceiling systems.
Represented QA/QC in client and PMC meetings, resolving technical issues, and ensuring timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and observations.
Coordinated cross-discipline teams to implement continuous improvement strategies, leveraging internal audits and root cause analysis to enhance quality assurance.
Kalpataru Projects International Limited
|Cluster Quality Manager
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Summary
Directed quality assurance across 13+ large-scale infrastructure projects, including water treatment plants, smart cities, irrigation, and sewerage systems, leading a team of 35+ QA/QC professionals.
Highlights
Led a team of 35+ QA/QC professionals (15 permanent, 20 temporary) across 13+ large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to project specifications and ISO standards.
Achieved significant cost reductions by implementing innovative construction techniques, alternate materials, and optimized mix designs across diverse projects.
Designed economical concrete mix designs for site labs using statistical analysis, reducing cement, admixture, and pozzolana usage.
Minimized non-conformities and improved system compliance by successfully conducting internal and lead audits, ensuring timely NCR closure.
Enhanced client satisfaction by tightening QMS benchmarks, conducting regular audits, and delivering technical training for engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and staff.
Larsen & Toubro Limited
|Cluster Quality Head (Water Division)
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Summary
Led QA/QC for 10+ large-scale water infrastructure projects, including Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), Water Treatment Plants (WTPs), and pipeline networks, overseeing a team of 20 professionals.
Highlights
Managed quality control for over 10 large-scale water infrastructure projects across Odisha, overseeing a team of 20 professionals.
Ensured system and material compliance by conducting ISO 9001:2015 internal audits and comprehensive vendor inspections.
Resolved complex technical issues and implemented timely corrective/preventive actions by coordinating effectively with clients and Third-Party Inspectors.
Executed comprehensive QMS audits across HQ, clusters, and project sites, covering execution, quality, planning, and supply chain departments.
Evaluated and inspected critical vendors for key components including pipes, valves, and fabricated steel structures, ensuring material quality and project integrity.
ESSAR Projects (I) Limited
|Project Quality Head
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Summary
Led QA/QC activities for large-scale steel, gas, and refinery projects, including blast furnaces, pellet plants, and Corex modules, coordinating with global partners.
Highlights
Directed fabrication, erection, and commissioning of heavy structural components, piping systems, industrial equipment, and MEP systems across multiple complex sites.
Ensured 100% quality compliance for pipelines, oxygen/gas lines, and structural works, adhering strictly to IS codes and client specifications.
Oversaw critical quality inspections, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), for high-integrity structures and pressure-retaining components, ensuring structural integrity.
Ensured seamless collaboration on critical deliverables by coordinating with international EPC partners such as Danieli Corus, DFE, and Samsung Pvt. Ltd.
Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, significantly reducing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), improving process adherence, and optimizing cost-effectiveness.
Baxcounsel Inspection Bureau Pvt. Ltd.
|Third-Party Inspector
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Summary
Conducted third-party inspections for raw materials, welding processes, and pressure vessels, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Highlights
Inspected raw materials, welding processes, and pressure vessels, ensuring strict compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
Provided critical quality control for cross-country pipelines, line pipe manufacturing, and process piping at major sites, including ONGC, GAIL, and Mathura Refinery.
Double Ace Engineers
|Service Engineer
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Summary
Managed the fabrication, erection, and commissioning of boilers and piping systems for industrial projects.
Highlights
Successfully managed the end-to-end fabrication, erection, and commissioning of critical boiler and piping systems.
Ensured compliance with engineering specifications and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Education
Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)
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Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Mechanical Engineering
Grade: 61.3%
BIEC, Patna
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Higher Secondary
Higher Secondary (HSSC)
Grade: 63%
BSEB, Patna
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Secondary School
Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
Grade: 65%
Awards
Uttam Quality Award
Awarded By
Kalpataru Corporate Quality Teams
Recognized for superior quality contributions within Kalpataru Corporate Quality Teams.
Quality Excellence Gold Award
Awarded By
Munger Water Supply Project, Bihar
Awarded for exceptional quality excellence in the Munger Water Supply Project in Bihar.
Best Project Quality Award
Awarded By
CIDC
Received for outstanding project quality on NRDA Raipur, BWSP Bihar, and MUIP (MP) projects.
Languages
English
Hindi
Certificates
ASNT Level II – RT, UT, MT, PT
Issued By
ASNT
CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector
Issued By
TWI, UK
Lead Auditor – ISO 14001:2015
Issued By
CQI & IRCA Certified – Bureau Veritas
IMS Certification
Issued By
DNV
Lead Auditor – ISO 45001:2018
Issued By
CQI & IRCA Certified – Bureau Veritas
Lead Auditor – ISO 9001:2015
Issued By
CQI & IRCA Certified – Bureau Veritas
SSPC Level 1 Coating Inspector
Issued By
SSPC & NACE India
Concrete Technology Specialist
Issued By
CIDC
Skills
Quality Management Systems
QMS Implementation, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IMS, Strategic Planning, Objective-Oriented Execution, Auditing (Internal/External), Compliance, Quality Assurance, Quality Control.
Quality Improvement & Analysis
Data-Driven Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Non-Conformance Report (NCR) Handling, Preventive Measures, Continual Improvement, Risk Assessment, Hazard Mitigation, Cost Reduction.
Engineering & Technical Expertise
MEP Systems (HVAC, PHE, Fire Safety), Structural Works, Piping Systems, Boilers, Concrete Technology, Non-Destructive Testing (RT, UT, MT, PT), Welding Inspection, Coating Inspection, Technical Documentation (QAP, RFI, Method Statements), Project Commissioning.
Leadership & Development
People Development, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Technical Training, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Client Coordination, Budgeting.
Interests
Food
Biryani.