Quality Control Inspector - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)
Working Location
Onshore projects at a major fuel depot site in the Gulf region.
Contract Type
Full-time, project-based assignment.
Reports to
Senior QA/QC Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Perform inspections of Electrical and Instrumentation construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, ITPs, procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
- Conduct inspections and quality surveillance of Electrical, Instrumentation, HVAC, and Cathodic Protection systems, including pipeline cathodic protection installations, throughout fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning, start-up, and handover phases.
- Witness, verify, and document Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for Electrical, Instrumentation, HVAC, and Cathodic Protection equipment and systems to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements.
- Inspect installation of transformers, switchgears, MCCs, distribution panels, UPS systems, cables, junction boxes, field instruments, control systems (PLC, DCS, SCADA), and associated equipment.
- Verify cable laying, cable routing, termination, glanding, earthing/grounding, lighting, and electrical equipment installation activities.
- Inspect instrumentation installations including impulse tubing, instrument hook-ups, control valves, transmitters, analyzers, junction boxes, and marshalling cabinets.
- Witness and monitor testing activities, including insulation resistance testing, continuity testing, grounding measurements, loop checking, calibration, functional testing, and system acceptance tests.
- Verify material receiving inspections and ensure compliance of electrical and instrumentation equipment with approved specifications and material certifications.
- Review inspection records, test reports, calibration certificates, and quality documentation for completeness and compliance.
- Coordinate inspection activities with construction, commissioning, contractor personnel to ensure timely execution and resolution of quality issues.
- Identify, document, and report non-conformities, and follow up corrective actions through close-out.
- Ensure measuring and test equipment are calibrated and suitable for use.
- Maintain inspection records and support the implementation of the Project Quality Management System and HSE requirements.
Requirements
- Education: Degree and/or diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Telecom engineering and experience in quality control in a multi-discipline construction and commissioning environment.
- Experience:
- Minimum 10 years for Bachelor's degree holders or 15 years for Diploma holders in QA/QC inspection experience in Electrical and Instrumentation works within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Industrial construction projects.
- Middle East experience is preferred.
- Preferred to have knowledge of hazardous areas and compatibility with Ex-Inspection in dangerous zones.
- Strong knowledge of installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment.
- Familiarity with applicable international standards and codes including IEC, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and project specifications.
- Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural project environments, coordinating with contractors, vendors, and client representatives.
- Formal training in QC and professional memberships in recognized institutions are preferred.
Benefits
- Opportunity for professional growth within major international projects.
- Dynamic, multicultural, and multidisciplinary team environment.
- Involvement in high-profile oil and gas infrastructure projects.
Step into a pivotal Quality Control Inspector role and help ensure excellence in a world-class industrial project. Apply today to make a difference in large-scale engineering and construction.