QC Inspector (Electrical)

QC Inspector (Electrical)

Qualifications

• Degree and/or diploma in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation engineering.
• Experience in quality control within a multi-discipline construction and commissioning environment.
• Formal training in QC and membership with a recognized chartered or professional institution is preferred.

Experience

• 10 years' experience in a similar position; experience in the GCC is desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of QC aspects and testing requirements related to installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation equipment in oil/gas and petrochemical plants.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors and colleagues in a multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement management system elements relevant to the function.
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others affected by project activities; proactively participate in safety matters during project construction.
• Prevent environmental pollution during the project.
• Coordinate inspection and test requirements on behalf of the project.
• Familiarize with project and discipline-specific inspection documentation to ensure understanding of contract requirements.
• Apply knowledge of international codes and standards (e.g. QCS, NEC, IEC, IEEE, NFPA 70).
• Implement quality inspection procedures on construction activities, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure inspection, test, surveillance, and survey documentation meets project quality plan and requirements.
• Complete forms and prepare reports on inspections and tests for inclusion in inspection records.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, third parties, and end users at the appropriate level.
• Ensure all measuring and testing equipment is calibrated and records are maintained.
• Assist construction personnel in developing quality documentation, including method statements, work procedures, inspection and test plans, and records.
• Assist in identifying problems, non-conformances, and proposing corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform and monitor technical inspections during site/factory acceptance tests for main electrical components such as transformers, switchgears, cables, MCCBs, PLC, MCC, and LCC panels.
• Liaise with field supervisors and contractors to ensure SATs and E&I tests are planned and performed.
• Implement QC activities for electrical and instrumentation works on site, including reviewing inspection and test plans, checklists, and RFIs; material receiving inspection; checking installation of equipment and instruments; verifying red-line mark-ups; and witnessing loop checking.
• Assist in reviewing routine test reports, quality documentation, and inspecting conformity of electrical/instrument equipment delivered to site.
• Monitor contractor's E&I site activities, including substation grounding system installation and measurements, and material receiving according to quality procedures.
• 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 and laboratory tests related to electrical and instrumentation activities.
• Monitor that materials and equipment are used according to specifications.
• Conduct random checks on receiving-inspection of E&I equipment.
• Check delivery documents against purchase orders, specifications, and material certificates.
• Reject materials not meeting specifications or lacking authentic material certificates.
• Follow up on corrective actions to close out non-conformances.
• Monitor trends of non-compliance and provide feedback on contractor performance.
• Initiate surveillance and non-conformance reports for approval.