QC INSPECTOR (ELECTRICAL) – QATAR
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1,000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 70 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.
Airswift is seeking for a QC Inspector (Electrical) to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company.
Qualification
- 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.
Experience
- 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.
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 are 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 including:
- 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
- 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.