Electrical Inspector - Power Plant

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 536,000; Full time

Job summary

TRACTEBEL ENGINEERING S.A DUBAI BRANCH is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspection Specialist to verify that electrical installations and construction activities comply with approved drawings, project specs, and safety standards. You will review HV/MV/LV systems, test records, and ITPs, coordinating with contractors and clients.

The role requires a Diploma or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years in power plants or industrial EPC projects, with strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of electrical inspection experience in power plants or industrial EPC projects.
• Experience with HV/MV/LV installations and electrical testing.
• Knowledge of IEC and IEEE standards and safety procedures.
• Familiarity with electrical completion systems and energization requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect installation of generators, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, electrical panels, UPS systems, battery chargers, batteries, and emergency power systems.
• Inspect HV, MV, and LV cable laying, cable pulling, glanding, termination, identification, and routing.
• Verify cable trays, ladders, conduits, grounding, bonding, and lightning protection systems.
• Inspect electrical equipment installation, alignment, clearances, supports, and accessibility.
• Witness insulation resistance, continuity, high-voltage, contact resistance, and other applicable electrical tests.
• Coordinate inspections with client, EPC contractor, vendors, and commissioning team.
• Verify electrical completion records, punch lists, and system turnover dossiers.

Skills

Electrical inspection

Power plants experience

Industrial EPC

IEC/IEEE knowledge

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical testing

Job description

Job description :

Inspect electrical installation and construction activities to ensure compliance with approved electrical drawings, project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable IEC, IEEE, and other relevant standards.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect installation of generators, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, electrical panels, UPS systems, battery chargers, batteries, and emergency power systems.

• Inspect HV, MV, and LV cable laying, cable pulling, glanding, termination, identification, and routing.

• Verify cable trays, ladders, conduits, grounding, bonding, and lightning protection systems.

• Inspect electrical equipment installation, alignment, clearances, supports, and accessibility.

• Witness insulation resistance, continuity, high-voltage, contact resistance, and other applicable electrical tests.

• Verify earthing system continuity and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.

• Inspect lighting, small power, electrical heat tracing, and hazardous-area installations, where applicable.

• Review approved drawings, ITPs, inspection checklists, material certificates, and test procedures.

• Raise and follow up on NCRs and coordinate corrective actions with contractors.

• Coordinate inspections with the client, EPC contractor, vendors, and commissioning team.

• Verify electrical completion records, punch lists, and system turnover dossiers.

• Support energization readiness reviews and pre-commissioning activities.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum 10 years of relevant electrical inspection experience in power plants or industrial EPC projects.

• Experience with HV/MV/LV installations, electrical testing, and equipment inspection.

• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, project specifications, and applicable electrical safety procedures.

• Familiarity with electrical completion systems and energization requirements.