E&I Inspector (CompEx Certified)

Orbit International Survey Services, LLC.; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is seeking a qualified E&I Inspector with mandatory COMPEX certification to support electrical and instrumentation inspection activities across project sites in the UAE.

You will verify installations, prepare ITPs, review test records, and coordinate with QA/QC teams, clients, and vendors while ensuring compliance with safety and hazardous-area standards.

Qualifications

• COMPEX Certification is mandatory.
• Degree or Diploma in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in E&I inspection/QA/QC on Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Marine, or similar projects.
• Ability to read P&IDs, SLDs, wiring diagrams, and isometric drawings.
• Experience with site QC, Mechanical Completion, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Inspect E&I works per project specs, drawings, standards, and safety requirements.
• Prepare, review, and implement ITPs and inspection procedures.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of electrical, instrumentation, and telecom installations.
• Verify cable trays, routing, glands, terminations, and installations for power, control, and communications.
• Witness electrical testing (HV, Megger, continuity, torque).
• Verify hazardous-area equipment installations per requirements.
• Review inspection records, tests, certificates, and quality docs.
• Identify and close punch list items; follow up with stakeholders.

Skills

COMPEX Certification

E&I inspection

Reading P&IDs & SLDs

QA/QC coordination

Communication skills

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering degree

Job description

Orbit International Survey Services (Orbit ISS) is an industrial asset integrity engineering management firm based in United Arab Emirates, since 2006. We are an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018 accredited company and have provided asset integrity solutions to high-profile clients throughout the Middle East, North America, and Asia. Founded on the principles of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship, Orbit ISS is committed to providing world-class services and technology that help our clients address complex challenges in the oil, gas, marine and renewable energy sectors.

Visit our website at www.orbitiss.com to learn more...

Role Overview:

Orbit International Survey Services LLC is looking for a qualified and experienced E&I Inspector with mandatory COMPEX certification to support electrical and instrumentation inspection activities across project sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that E&I installations comply with approved project specifications, applicable standards, quality requirements, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and verify Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) works in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, applicable standards, and safety requirements.
• Prepare, review, and implement Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and inspection procedures.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of electrical, instrumentation, and telecom installations.
• Inspect cable trays, cable routing, cable glands, terminations, and cable installations for power, control, and communication systems.
• Witness and verify electrical testing, including HV cable testing, insulation resistance (Megger) testing, continuity testing, and torque testing.
• Inspect and verify the installation of hazardous area electrical and instrumentation equipment in accordance with applicable hazardous-area requirements.
• Verify equipment installation, identification, tagging, termination, grounding, and workmanship against approved drawings and specifications.
• Review and verify inspection records, test results, certificates, and quality documentation.
• Identify, record, and follow up on punch list items and ensure timely close-out.
• Coordinate with site engineers, QA/QC teams, third-party inspectors, clients, vendors, and classification societies during inspection activities.
• Prepare inspection reports, NCRs, punch lists, checklists, and other required quality documentation.
• Support Mechanical Completion, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning activities as required.
• Ensure all inspection activities are carried out safely and in compliance with project HSE requirements.

Requirements

• COMPEX Certification is mandatory.
• Degree or Diploma in Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with the same field.
• Proven experience in E&I inspection / QA/QC within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Marine, Shipyard, or similar industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of E&I inspection methods, quality control procedures, applicable standards, and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and isometric drawings.
• Experience with site quality control, Mechanical Completion, Pre-Commissioning, and Commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of hazardous area equipment and Ex installations.
• Strong communication, coordination, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Candidates:

• Immediately available for mobilization
• Interested in 3 month project (Extendable depending on the project requirement)
• ADNOC or ARAMCO approval
• Solid experience in topside, module, and rig