Electrical Inspector

Contract Type: Contract
Day Rate: 569 USD

Overview

Energy Jobline is supporting a major international energy infrastructure programme and is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to oversee electrical installation and quality assurance activities across project facilities, including operational buildings and living quarters.

The role will focus on ensuring electrical systems are installed and tested in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and safety regulations.

The Role

Reporting to the LQ Yard QC Superintendent, the Electrical Inspector will monitor electrical installation, testing, and inspection activities during fabrication, construction, and commissioning phases.

The position will ensure electrical systems meet quality requirements and are ready for system acceptance and operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect installation of electrical systems including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, lighting systems, grounding systems, and cable containment
• Monitor installation and termination of power, control, and fiber optic cabling
• Verify installation of equipment in hazardous areas, including certified junction boxes, motors, and electrical panels
• Conduct electrical testing activities including insulation resistance, continuity testing, and earth loop impedance checks
• Support functional testing and pre-commissioning inspections of electrical systems
• Ensure installation and testing activities comply with relevant standards such as IEC, NEC, IEEE, ATEX, and IECEx
• Review inspection documentation including drawings, test records, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Maintain red-line markups and support preparation of as-built documentation
• Issue and track non-conformance reports where deviations from project specifications occur
• Participate in system walkdowns and support punch list creation and closure
• Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and QA/QC teams to support system handover

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, inspection procedures, and international electrical standards
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation including single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and layout drawings
• Experience using electrical testing equipment such as megger testers, continuity testers, and clamp meters
• Familiarity with project completion systems such as ICAPS or WinPCS
• Strong documentation control and reporting capabilities
• Good communication and coordination skills within multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical inspection within energy or industrial projects
• Experience supporting electrical installation and commissioning activities
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Additional Information

The advertised day rate applies to independent consultants operating on a contract basis. Candidates who prefer to be engaged as employees of the client may be offered a different remuneration structure.