Larsen & Toubro Hiring for QA/QC – Lead at Greater Chennai Area Full Time

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 18 years of total experience, with at least 12 years in Quality Assurance/Quality Control, specifically in large-scale industrial desalination, water treatment, or Water infrastructure EPC projects.
• Must hold Lead Auditor Certification in ISO 9001:2015

Desirable Qualifications

• ASNT Level II / Level III in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• CSWIP / AWS-CWI Welding Inspector Certification
• Certification in Water Quality Management, Desalination Technology, or Reverse Osmosis Processes

Additional Qualifications

• Six Sigma Certification
• Certified in 5S, Kaizen, EFQM, or equivalent Quality Excellence Programs
• Job Description:
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive QMS aligned with ISO 9001:2015
• Prepare and approve quality documentation such as Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans, Method Statements, Material submittal logs, in alignment with client specifications, international codes, and industry best practices.
• Provide strategic oversight to QA/QC teams across multiple projects, ensuring timely inspections, audits, compliance, and close-out of Non-Conformances (NCRs).
• Interface with internal customers engineering, procurement, and construction teams to integrate quality requirements early in the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain vendor and subcontractor quality control systems for fabrication, assembly, and erection of water treatment equipment, pipelines, mechanical systems, and civil structural elements.
• Lead regular Quality Review Meetings with clients, contractors, and third-party inspection agencies to monitor KPIs, resolve quality issues, and ensure proactive control.
• Review and approve test reports, calibration records, and material traceability documentation for desalination components (RO membranes, pumps, pressure vessels, etc.).
• Conduct Internal & External Quality Audits and provide strategic recommendations to align with evolving regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Ensure project-wide quality training, toolbox talks, and motivational programs for all levels of staff to maintain a quality-focused culture.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection reports, audits, and quality documentation to support project handover and warranty phases.
• Serve as a technical mentor to QA/QC Engineers and Inspectors, ensuring competency development and alignment with project goals.
• Act as a client-facing authority on all quality-related matters throughout the project lifecycle, from design review to commissioning.

Key Competencies

• Proven leadership track record in driving quality systems, compliance, and operational excellence across large EPC projects in water treatment and desalination infrastructure.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and team leadership skills
• Thorough knowledge of codes & standards