Rajashekar Reddy Palvaie
Hyderabad
Summary
- Dynamic quality assurance leader with extensive experience of 34 years, excelling in vendor assessments and risk management. Proven track record in implementing effective QA/QC processes, enhancing performance improvement, and training development. Adept at strategic planning and organizational development, ensuring compliance and quality across multiple projects.
- Quality assurance expertise in PSP’s/ Hydro( Dams- GFRD, CFRD, Earth and rock filled, Coffer Dams, Power house{ Surface/ Underground}, Tunnels{ TRT, HRT } and Approach channels, Shafts {Vertical & Surge}, Intake and outfall structures, Penstock, Gates { Radial, Fixed wheel and Sliding gates}, OGA, Draft tubes, Runners( Francis, Pelton, Kaplan), Hydro Generator, Transformers, Switchgear, Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR), Control Systems, Protection Systems, Cabling and Interconnection Systems, Transmission Lines, Back-up Power & Auxiliary Systems and Fire protection systems, pooling substations, transmission lines and commission activities)
- Quality assurance expertise in Wind (Blades, tubular and hybrid towers and nacelle & hub and project processes- turbine foundation, transportation roads, erection of wind turbine, Unit Sub Stations and transmission line etc).
- Quality assurance expertise in solar (PV modules, MMS, Distribution boards, Cable laying, Inverters, Earthing, transformers, Substations and transmission lines etc)
- Extensive experience of handling contractors and vendors at the sites (including L& T, MEIL, BEKEM, Steel works, Alstom, Flovel energy, Rithwik projects, GE, Andritz, AMNS, Jindal, SAIL, Toshiba, Senvion, Suzlon, Gamesa, Tata Projects, Waaree, Amara raja, Trina Solar, Risen, GCL etc).
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President
Greenko Group
Hyderabad, India
04.2013 - Current
- Ensuring quality process across the organization are in place and effective by following:
- 1.Review of Project specification/draft tenders' /drawings/ technical specifications and update QA/QC requirements in line with Project requirements.
- 2.Prepare and implement QAP’s/FQAP’s for in-process, pre-dispatch Inspections and at receipt inspections of Civil, mechanical and Electrical equipment's/items/components at Various project sites.
- 3.Effective implementation of QA/ QC processes across the Group SPV’s. Prepare and update QA/QC procedures, formats, checklist as per project IMS requirements. With reference to relevant codes and standards.
- Gap Analysis:
- 1. Plan and establish full-fledged laboratories at project sites for conducting various tests in line with project specification. Ensure 100% compliance of calibration plan of all measuring and testing equipment's.
- 2. Plan and schedule site visits to various Project sites on monthly/As and when required to ensure compliance through constant monitoring of all QA processes. Review site inspection reports/documentation, and identify and implement best practices within the group.
- Internal Manpower and Third-party Inspection Agencies:
- 1. Review and finalize third-party annual rate contracts as per our technical competencies requirements, and optimize manpower requirements for inspection across pan India and site inspections.
- 2. Plan and recruit manpower requirements for upcoming PSP’S projects.
- Vendor Assessments:
- Review new vendor competencies, perform assessments, and monitor their yearly performance as and when requirements are raised by the Contracts & Procurement department.
- Training & Mentoring:
- Train Engineers as per Project requirements to work independently at Various sites/Locations, Continual monitoring and enhancing their technical skills by identifying the gaps/drawbacks and recommend them to required trainings(internal/External).
DGM
Haridwar infrastructure limited
08.2011 - 03.2013
- Reviewed all QA/QC management documents, in strict accordance with the contract, project specific technical specifications, and relevant local; and global standards/codes, mainly:
- A) Project Quality Assurance Plan
- B) Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), for entire Civil; and Structural Works items
- C) QCPs/ITPs for the pre-qualification of vendor/supplier/manufacturer, for all bought out permanent construction materials
- D) Laboratory and in-situ test frequencies, and various test results, and
- E) External laboratory test results/certificates, and
- F) Calibration certificates of all measuring, weighing and testing instruments/equipment/devices.
- - Approved all Design Mixes for various grade/class of concrete (CVC-Conventional Vibrated Concrete) /cement mortar/cement grout, etc.
- - Ensured regular QA/QC inspection/checks during the site inspections by the engaged QA/QC staff, including their active witness during laboratory, and in-situ test, and sampling of the test materials intended for the test to be carried out by the external laboratory, as per contractual requirements/scope of the CE’s work.
- - Verified that, maintenance and archive of all QA/QC relevant documents, in accordance with approved quality assurance procedure for the documents and records control management, and ISO 9001, has been done by the Document Control Department.
- - Conducted various trainings and performed the audits for the EPC Contractor’s QA/QC, Laboratory staff and the submitted detailed training records, and audit results to the Project Managers (both; HO, and Project Site).
- - Improved and implemented changes within the systems for the continual quality improvement.
DGM
Reliance Infocomm Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 07.2011
- Evaluated concrete mix designs and provided recommendations.
- Reviewed technical consultant's drawings for compliance with approved fire department standards.
- Prepared specifications and ensured civil work execution aligned with standards.
- Oversaw project execution according to Base Schedule in MS Project.
- Collaborated with engineers, vendors, consultants, and NHQ to ensure seamless integration of building services.
- Ensured adherence to quality and safety standards during project execution.
- Oversaw post-tensioned slab works.
- Certified bills in accordance with BOQ and actual execution.
- Coordinated with APIIC, HMWS & SB, District Magistrate for NOC of HSD tanks.
- Managed job assignments across daily, weekly, and monthly schedules.
AGM
RELIANCE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES PVT, LTD
03.2001 - 12.2005
- Execute the buildings as per the project specification in the specified time.
- Coordinate filed activities with design changes and internal scheduling.
- Used cost evaluation techniques and calculations to keep the project costs at minimum without losing quality and efficiency.
- Lead design reviews from technical standpoint.
- Trained junior engineers and checked design calculations of designers and other engineers within the team.
- To assist the Spread Control Manager and carrying out duties with regard to quality control and procedure.
- To supervise the day of day activities of the contractor's concrete, and approval of materials, quarries and borrow sources in association with Spread Control Manager.
- Supervision of tests on materials and to approve or disapprove and order removal and substitution of proper materials.
- Tests on ongoing and completed works, acceptance tests keeping in view of the specification for works.
- Maintaining database of test records.
- Assisting the field design cell in clearing the site Engineering Requests (SER's)
- Inspection of Tower foundation before releasing for Erection.
- Inspection of Tower erection as per ITP
- Preparation of as built date of direct buried cable, trenching. Handling over the system of O & M (RNPL)
- Review mix design of Cement concrete, Suggest modifications in the mixed design.
- Monitoring the production of wet mix macadam plant, paving bituminous work at site and also aggregate crushing plant.
Senior Manager
MBN ANCHORED EARTH LTD
06.1996 - 02.2001
- Co-ordination of work with Clients, subcontractors, agencies and other principals.
- Required to prepare daily construction log for the project.
- Execution of activities as per drawing and technical specification of project, setting layout of structures in the project.
- Assisting Senior Engineer for quantity settings and quality control procedures.
- Assessment of quarry materials, satisfying the technical requirements as per the project design.
- Preparing mix design of different grades of concrete including conducting relevant tests for cement.
- Trains and evaluates work of subordinates, reviews completed work and prepares required records and reports.
- Certification of bills submitted by the subcontractors as per B.O.Q.
Manager
PATEL ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD.
08.1991 - 05.1996
- Planned and executed work according to specifications.
- Supervised construction activities for Control Room within Power House Tunnel.
- Monitored shotcreting and lining processes.
- Recorded measurements for billing purposes.
- Managed site and project oversight responsibilities.
Education
Ph.D. -
JNTUH
09.2025
Master of Technology - Geo Technical Engineering
JNTU
01.2000
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
Osmania University
01.1991
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Vendor assessments
- Risk management
- Training development
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Organizational development
- Department leadership
- Performance improvement
- Technical support
- Designing and Execution
Timeline
Associate Vice President
Greenko Group
04.2013 - Current
DGM
Haridwar infrastructure limited
08.2011 - 03.2013
DGM
Reliance Infocomm Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
01.2006 - 07.2011
AGM
RELIANCE ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES PVT, LTD
03.2001 - 12.2005
Senior Manager
MBN ANCHORED EARTH LTD
06.1996 - 02.2001
Manager
PATEL ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD.
08.1991 - 05.1996
Master of Technology - Geo Technical Engineering
JNTU
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil
Osmania University
Ph.D. -
JNTUH