Chief Quality Assurance Expert-Civil & Systems
SYSTRA
Total years of experience :28 years, 0 Months
Project Management of Construction of Metro Rail Project of 33.284 Kms (Lines-1&2)which includes AT Grade, Viaduct, NATM, TBM tunnels, underground (6.079 Kms) and overground Structures (27.205 Kms) & Stations, Depot tracks of Embedded Rail System, Track Electrical Insulation Test, FBW Welding, AT Welding, Qualification of Weld Process and welders, TSS (Traction Sub Station), OHE Traction (ROCS & FOCS), Power Supply-SCADA(PSS), Document approval from RDSO, Involved in Priority Reach CMRS(Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety) inspection etc. Involved in FAT tests of both Civil and Systems related materials/equipments.
Riyadh Metro Rail Project-Line-1 & 2, Riyadh, KSA
Project Quality Manager with Larsen & Toubro and working for BACS (Bechtel-Almabani-CCC-Siemens) Consortium in Riyadh Metro Project Track Works, Package-1-Line 1 & Line 2.
(Project Details: Design and Construction of Track slab with Rail and Fasteners of total track length 152 kms. for both Line 1 and Line 2 of Riyadh Metro Project-Package 1 under BACS Consortium which includes AT Grade, Viaduct, NATM, TBM tunnels, Depot tracks of Embedded Block System and Embedded Rail System \[Project Value: $161 million\]).
• Developed systems and process to achieve contractual requirements
• Developed Procedures, ITPs, Method Statements, etc.
• Conducting Internal and External Audits
• Involved in Project IMS Certification (ISO 9001; ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001)
• Conducted FAT Inspection for the permanent materials which involved in the project
• Visited Germany, Austria, France towards System Tests and Factory Acceptance Tests
• Qualifying various processes and products with client
• Attending weekly and monthly meetings with clients
• Identifying and controlling Non Conformities in the processes and activities and materials.
Performing Dy. QA Manager Role(QA Engineer) and assigned additional responsibility as Resident Engineer in PMC for Louis Berger-Egis Rail JV under Qatar Project Management (QPM). Handling Casting Yard and Station operations.
Worked as QA Engineer for Louis Berger-Egis Rail JV in Doha Metro Rail Project through Qatar Project Management(Reporting to QA Manager)-Consultant
Preparation of Quality Plan of the Project, preparation of various mandatory procedures required by Quality Management System (ISO 9001) such as Control of documents, Records, Internal and External Auditing Procedures, Corrective and Preventive Action Procedures and control of non-conforming product/process procedures, Management Review, etc., Scheduling and Conducting Monthly Internal and External Audits, Reviewed contractor’s and sub contractor’s Quality Plans, various method statements, ITPs, NCRs Disposition, Approving IREs/RFIs, Vendor qualification reports, material approval request, sub-contractor approval request, Lessons Learned database, preparing monthly Quality report and reviewing contractor’s monthly quality report, conducting surveillance on various activities of contractor’s and subcontractor’s activities, conducting audits on contractors and subcontractors, participating as an observer in the Audit conducted by Contractor on its subcontractor, attending weekly meeting with client and contractor, monitoring various processes for its conformity both internal as well as contractors. Reviewing CVs of contractor’s and subcontractor’s Quality personnel before induction. Reviewing Third Party Test Reports
Knowledge of Contract specification, QCS 2014 and various international standards such as BS, ASTM, ACI, API, IS, etc, monitoring various test activities in the laboratory.
Working as approved Quality Assurance Manager for Package-UAA-03 5 Underground Stations and Associated Tunnels in Chennai Metro Rail Project. In addition to the above working as Casting Yard Production In charge to ensure Quality Production of Segments for Chennai Metro Rail Project Package UAA-03 & UAA-02.
QA Manager- Package UAA-03, IMS Auditor \[ISO 9001; ISO 14001; OHSAS 18001\] (Reporting to the Project Director)
As QA/QC Manager-cum-SMR Preparing Method Statement, ITPs, Quality Plan, Conducting periodical Internal Audits and External Audits, Review Meetings, Identifying internal Non-Conformities, and Closing Customer related Non-Conformities, Facing Customer Audits, provide necessary training/induction in critical activities, assessing Vendors Quality and Audit Plans. Conducting Customer Satisfaction Survey, preparing reports for management review meeting and subsequently preparing minutes of the meeting and circulating the same to all attendees. Providing a direct link from Construction and Field Engineering to Quality, Overseeing quality control & surveillance activities to monitor the effectiveness of the Contractor in delivery compliance of the Works Information, Assisting Field Engineering Group with review of ITPs, sub-contractor /supplier quality plans quality control procedures and method statements with particular reference to clarity of criteria.
Controlling team of 2 Dy. Managers, 20 QC Engineers and 10 Technicians in 10 stations, Batching Plant and Laboratory. Nominated as Site Management Representative (SMR) for IMS implementation throughout the Project.
Additionally Handled Casting Yard operations and Initial Establishments, Budget Preparation, Resource allocation, Contractors Finalization, Production Control, Attending Client Review, implementing automation at Casting Yard, Ensuring Product Quality, etc. Preparing Monthly Presentation about the Project Performance and appraising top management through Video Conference.
Working as QSHE Coordinator and implementation of IMS (Integrated Management Systems-ISO 9001; ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) throughout the organization.
Handling BOOT Road Project-Design and Development of 4 lanes and 6 lanes NH-4 K.R. Puram to Mulbagal stretch National Highway 160 Kms long near Kolar, India. Project Consisting of 9 ROB Flyovers, 2 Major Bridges and 9 Minor Bridges.
1, 80, 000 m3 Concrete and 90, 000 m2 RE Wall Erection and Approaches. (Project Value: $127.35 million)
Monitoring Project performance in line with contract specification in terms of Quality, Safety and Environmental statutory and mandatory requirements. Conducting Internal and External System Audits on internal process and external parties such as subcontractors, obtained IMS certification for the project, preparing documentation for obtaining IMS certification such as IMS manuals, SOPs of various functionaries, introducing uniform templates with unique document numbers, etc. Identifying potential risks and assessing suitable mitigation for various activities.
Working as QSHE (Quality, Safety, Health and Environment) Country Head and MR (Management Representative) implementing IMS (Integrated Management Systems-ISO 9001; ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) throughout the organization and Coordination.
Senior Deputy General Manager-QSHE (Reporting to the President-Cum-Chief Executive Officer)
As MR & QSHE Head Implementing Integrated Management System throughout the Organization across India and coordination of Mechanical/Civil Projects like Cross Country Pipeline Projects, mechanical piping, hybrid projects, etc. Conducting Internal & External Audits on various projects, establishing system procedures. Evaluating Departmental Procedures, Identifying training needs in each department towards Quality, Safety & Environmental aspects, resolving customer related queries, motivating construction team to achieve the company’s goal through objectives. Providing a direct link from Construction and Field Engineering to Quality, Overseeing quality control & surveillance activities to monitor the effectiveness of the Contractor in delivery compliance of the Works Information, Assisting Field Engineering Group with review of ITPs, sub-contractor /supplier quality plans quality control procedures and method statements with particular reference to clarity of criteria.
Infrastructure Projects Controlled additionally as Project In charge Directly as critical in nature:
Dindigul Underground Sewerage Works--$32.57 million
Bangalore-ATF Pipeline Project--$27.01 million
KWA - Intake & WTP Projects-Kerala - 6 Projects-$92.62 million
BHEL Project @ Trichy--$20.07 million
IOCL- Dadri-Panipat Cross County Pipeline-$38.59 million
Bikaner-ROB and State Highways
L&T Ship Building(Water Management System)
Working as ISO Country Coordinator/Supporting MR Functions and Implementing ISO 9001:2000 throughout the company across the country and Certified Lead Auditor for ISO 9000 family-Quality Management Systems by IRCA. In addition to the above project coordination of Delhi Metro Rail Project.
Manager- QA/QC Head (In addition to MR Function-IMS implementation)
Scheduling Internal Audits, Conducting Audits, Identifying Non-Conformities, Verifying and Submitting the Compliance Reports to the concerned, was imparting training on ISO 9001 across all projects periodically, Responsible for organizing Management Review Meetings as per the schedule. Preparing Quality System Procedures for various activities, verifying and accepting the Internal System Procedures of various functions/departments in the organization, preparing Quality Plan for the new projects which include Quality Assurance Plan, Inspection and Testing plan and HSE Plan. Developed a Portal for implementing Quality Management System. Conducting Customer Satisfaction Survey, preparing reports for management review meeting and subsequently preparing minutes of the meeting and circulating the same to all attendees. Auditing various projects across the country. Coordination of Delhi Metro Rail Project-Preparing Budget, Reviewing resources, progress of the project.
Kaiga Atomic Power Plant (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd) KAIGA, (U.K.) KARNATAKA.
(Construction of Inner and outer containment of two units 3&4 (2X220 MW) Nuclear Reactors, Turbine Buildings-2 Units., Control Building, Service Building, Spent Fuel Storage Building, Service Building Annexe, Safety Related Pump House, Fire Water Pump House, Cooling Water Pump House, Cooling Water Discharge Tunnel, Cooling Water Intake Tunnels, underground cable Tunnels, Reactor Auxiliary Buildings-2 units, Chimney, etc.-Project Value $127.05 million)
Manager-QA/QC
21st Nov. 2001 to 17th Oct. 2006 (5 Years in Nuclear Project)
Appointed as QA/QC Head & SMR (IMS) : (12th Nov’02 to 17th October’06)
• Responsible for preparing Quality Assurance Plan
• Responsible for preparing various methodologies and procedures
• Responsible for preparing ITPs and verifying and accepting Mix Design
• Ensuring Quality on various activities at site
• Designed “Self Compacting Concrete” and implemented first time in Nuclear Projects
• Controlling documents/drawings at site for construction
• Ensuring Post Concrete Survey Reports and its compliance
• Conducting internal audits
• Handling Mega Pour at site
• Controlling Mass Backfilling Activities
• Controlling each and every process in the Project through IREs/RFIs..
• Designing various Concrete Mixes as per the Project requirement.
• Identifying Non-Conforming Process/Products and advising concerned to eliminate those and preventing non-conforming items.
Project Associate (Reporting to Dr. Ganesh Babu- 05th April’98 To 30thSep.’98)
• Laboratory in charge for carrying out various size of concrete cube casting and testing for different mix details.
• Scheduling the various trial mixers for the different organization
• Deriving mix details and verifying
• Preparation of final test reports
• To discuss with the clients about the test results giving recommendation
Research Associate (Reporting to Dr. N. Lakshmanan - 11th Nov.’97 To 28th Feb.’98)
• Construction of cyclone resistant buildings as required by Scientists.
• Estimation, billing and execution of the Project.
• Preparing the Report of simulation.
• Planning day to day activities, manpower, machineries
• Monitoring the progress and execution of project work
• Preparing Measurement Book/ Client Bills
• Employing and deploying manpower and machineries
• Dealing with clients and sub-contractors
• Reported directly to the management and managed accounts over 60 lakhs per year and stores.
• Attending Customer meeting
• Motivating internal team to achieve the desired target.
• Ensuring Quality and Safety aspects of every activity.
Post Graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution course.
Graduated in Civil Engineering Major.