QC Inspector (Electrical)

QC Inspector (Electrical)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the elements of the management system applicable to your function.
• Ensure your own safety and the safety of others who may be affected by business activities, and proactively participate in all safety matters affecting the construction of the project.
• Prevent pollution to the environment in the project.
• Coordinate inspection and test requirements on behalf of the client.
• Familiarize yourself with project and discipline-specific inspection documentation to ensure understanding of contract requirements.
• Be familiar with international Codes, Standards and Regulations (e.g. QCS, NEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA 70, etc.).
• Implement quality inspection procedures on construction activities, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure that documentation generated by inspections, tests, surveillance, and surveys meets the requirements of the Project Quality Plan, ITPs, and project requirements.
• Complete relevant forms and prepare reports on inspections and tests undertaken for inclusion in, and maintenance of, inspection records.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, third parties, and end users at your level.
• Ensure that all equipment used for measuring and testing is calibrated and such records are available.
• Assist construction personnel to develop required quality documentation, including method statements, work procedures, inspection and test plans, and inspection and test records.
• Assist construction personnel to identify problems and potential or actual nonconformances, and assist in proposing corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform and monitor technical inspections during Site/Factory Acceptance Tests for main electrical components such as Power, Distribution and Measurement Transformers, MV and LV Switchgears, Power and Telecommunication/Instrumentation Cables, MCCBs, PLC, MCC, LCC panels.
• Liaise with other Field Supervisors and Contractors to be aware of planned and completed construction works to ensure SATs and E&I Tests are planned and performed.
• Implement QC activities for Electrical and Instrumentation works on site. Review Inspection & Test Plans, Checklists, and RFIs. Conduct Material Receiving Inspection and check the installation of Electrical equipment and Instruments as per correct hook-up drawings and verify red-line mark-up as necessary.
• Experience in HV/LV cable laying standards, producing punch lists, commissioning of electrical equipment, and witnessing Loop Checking.
• Assist Quality Engineer to review routine test reports, quality documentation, and inspect for conformity of electrical/instrument equipment delivered to the site.
• Monitor Contractor's performance/inspection of E&I site activities such as Substation Grounding System installation and grounding measurements (fall-of-potential diagram, soil resistivity, step voltage tests and measurements), including Material-Receiving according to Quality Procedures implementation.
• Ensure all E&I activities are performed according to project requirements and that tests and reports are prepared, approved, and included in documentation packages.
• Witness Site & Laboratory Tests related to Electrical and Instrumentation activities.
• Monitor that materials and equipment are used in accordance with specifications.
• Carry out random checks on receiving-inspection of E&I equipment.
• Check delivery documents against purchase orders, specifications, and material certificates.
• Reject any material not meeting specification or not bearing authentic material certificate.
• Follow up on Corrective Actions to close out non-conformances.
• Monitor trends of non-compliance to requirements and provide feedback on the status of Contractor's performance.
• Initiate Surveillance/NCRs for QC Engineer's approval.

Requirements

• Degree and/or diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation engineering with experience in quality control in a multi-discipline construction and commissioning environment.
• Preferably formal training in QC and membership with a recognized chartered or other professional institution.
• 10 years' experience in a similar position; experience in the GCC is desirable.
• Sound working knowledge of QC aspects and various testing requirements related to Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of Electrical and Instrumentation Equipment in Oil/Gas and Petrochemical Plants.
• Ability to work well with contractor personnel and colleagues at all levels in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.