QA/QC Inspector – Electrical & Instrumentation (E/I)
Location – Qatar
Job Purpose
To provide advanced technical oversight of site inspection activities, ensure the competency and performance of Contractors’ QA/QC Inspectors, and verify that all Electrical and Instrumentation (E/I) inspections are executed in accordance with COMPANY standards, project specifications, and relevant international codes.
This role acts as the field-level focal point for inspection supervision and reporting, working functionally under the QA/QC Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and perform inspections for all Electrical and Instrumentation construction, installation, and testing activities at site.
- Ensure compliance with COMPANY requirements, approved ITPs, project specifications, and internationally recognized codes and standards.
- Review, verify, and endorse inspection reports, check sheets, red-line markups, and associated documentation submitted by the Contractor.
- Monitor and assess the competency and performance of Contractors’ QA/QC Inspectors, providing guidance where necessary.
- Witness FAT, SAT, and site testing activities such as continuity, insulation resistance, loop checks, functional testing, grounding verification, and cable installation inspections.
- Verify material compliance at site (cables, panels, instruments, junction boxes, EX equipment, etc.) against approved MRs and datasheets.
- Support shutdown and brownfield execution teams by ensuring safe and compliant inspection processes under live plant operating conditions.
- Coordinate with Construction, Commissioning, and HSE teams to resolve technical issues and maintain quality control across all E/I activities.
- Raise NCRs, surveillance reports, and monitor corrective actions until closeout.
- Prepare daily/weekly quality reports and escalate any critical quality issues to the QA/QC Engineer.
Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering Diploma or equivalent qualification.
- Trade Certificates in Electrical and/or Instrumentation (preferred).
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance principles and practices.
Familiarity with industry codes and standards including:
- IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS, NEMA, NETA, ATEX/IECEx (IEC 60079 series)
- Additional certifications in inspection, QA/QC, or E&I specialization will be an added advantage.
Knowledge & Experience
- Minimum 8 years of QA/QC experience within the oil & gas industry.
- Experience across both greenfield and brownfield project environments.
- Extensive exposure to shutdown/turnaround inspection activities, preferably in LNG facilities or similar high-hazard operating plants.
- Strong capability in conducting inspections and overseeing contractors across procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and testing phases.
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience with key E/I standards such as IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS, NEMA, NETA, ATEX/IECEx-60079, etc.
- Proven ability to work under tight schedules and constrained execution windows while maintaining quality and safety compliance.
Interested? Please send your updated CV to norniqmah.abkarim@airswift.com