QC Inspector Electrical

QC Inspector (Electrical) – Qatar

Airswift is seeking a QC Inspector (Electrical) to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company.

Qualifications

• Degree and/or Diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering.
• Experience in Quality Control within multi‑discipline construction and commissioning environments.
• Formal training in Quality Control and membership in a recognized chartered or professional institution is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar position; GCC experience is desirable.
• Sound working knowledge of QC requirements and testing activities related to the installation, testing, and commissioning of Electrical and Instrumentation equipment in Oil & Gas and Petrochemical plants.
• Ability to work effectively with contractor personnel and colleagues at all levels within multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Knowledge of international codes, standards, and regulations such as QCS, NEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA 70, and other applicable standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement the elements of the company's Management System applicable to the function.
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others who may be affected by project activities and proactively participate in all safety matters related to project execution.
• Promote environmental protection and pollution prevention throughout project activities.
• Coordinate inspection and testing requirements on behalf of the client/project.
• Review and familiarize with project and discipline‑specific inspection documentation to ensure understanding and compliance with contract requirements.
• Maintain familiarity with international codes, standards, and regulations such as QCS, NEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA 70, and other applicable standards.
• Implement quality inspection procedures for construction activities, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure all documentation generated from inspections, tests, surveillance activities, and surveys meets the requirements of the Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project specifications.
• Complete relevant inspection forms and prepare reports for inclusion in project quality records.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, third parties, and end users.
• Ensure all measuring and testing equipment is calibrated and calibration records maintained.
• Assist construction personnel in developing quality documentation, including method statements, work procedures, ITPs, and inspection/test records.
• Assist in identifying actual or potential non‑conformances and support the development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform and monitor technical inspections during Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for major electrical components such as:
  • Power, Distribution, and Measurement Transformers (MV and LV Switchgear)
  • Power, Telecommunication, and Instrumentation Cables
  • MCCBs, PLC Systems, MCC and LCC Panels
• Liaise with field supervisors and contractors to ensure electrical and instrumentation testing activities are properly planned and executed.
• Implement Quality Control activities for electrical and instrumentation works on site.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and Requests for Inspection (RFI).
• Conduct material receiving inspections.
• Verify that electrical and instrumentation equipment installations comply with approved drawings and specifications, including review of red‑line markups.
• Possess experience in HV/LV cable installation standards, punch list preparation, commissioning of electrical equipment, and loop checking activities.
• Assist the Quality Engineer in reviewing routine test reports, quality documentation, and inspection records for compliance.
• Monitor contractor activities related to electrical and instrumentation works, including:
  • Substation grounding system installations
  • Ground resistance measurements
  • Soil resistivity testing
  • Step voltage measurements
  • Material receiving inspections
• Ensure all electrical and instrumentation activities are performed in accordance with project requirements and that all testing records and reports are properly prepared, approved, and included in project documentation packages.
• Witness site and laboratory tests related to electrical and instrumentation activities.
• Verify that materials and equipment are used in accordance with approved specifications.
• Conduct random checks on receiving inspections of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Verify delivery documents against purchase orders, specifications, and material certificates.
• Reject materials that do not meet specifications or are not supported by authentic material certification.
• Follow up corrective actions and monitor the closure of non‑conformance reports (NCRs).
• Monitor trends related to contractor non‑compliance and provide feedback regarding contractor performance.
• Initiate surveillance reports and NCRs for Quality Engineer review and approval.