QC Electrical Inspector

ICE MIDDLE EAST CONSULTANCY LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 260,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE MIDDLE EAST CONSULTANCY LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a seasoned QC Electrical Inspector for oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery or industrial projects. You will inspect electrical installations, witness IR/Hi-Pot tests, verify equipment, review ITPs and non-conformities, and coordinate with ADNOC and EPC teams to ensure compliance with international standards.

You should hold a Diploma or Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, ADNOC QC approval (advantage), and 5–10 years of relevant experience with

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• ADNOC Approval as a QC Electrical Inspector (advantage).
• Certifications in Quality Control, ISO 9001, or relevant inspection disciplines preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in electrical inspection for oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial projects.
• Experience working on ADNOC projects or with major EPC contractors in the UAE.
• Strong background in installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems in industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installation works for compliance with drawings, specs and standards.
• Review and witness IRs, MIRs and ITPs.
• Verify installation of cable trays, conduits, routing, pulling and terminations.
• Inspect transformers, switchgears, MCCs, distribution boards, lighting, grounding and protection.
• Witness testing activities including IR, continuity, Hi-Pot and functional tests.
• Verify calibration certificates for testing equipment.
• Ensure materials meet submittals and project specs.
• Identify non-conformities and issue NCRs when required.
• Coordinate inspections with construction teams, QA/QC, commissioning and ADNOC reps.
• Review as-built docs, test reports and quality dossiers.
• Participate in pre-commissioning, commissioning and punch-list activities.
• Ensure all activities comply with ADNOC HSE requirements and safe work practices.

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installation works for compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, engineering standards and applicable international codes.
• Review and witness Inspection Requests (IRs), Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Verify installation of cable trays, conduits, cable routing, cable pulling, cable terminations, cable glands and electrical equipment.
• Inspect installation of transformers, switchgears, motor control centers (MCCs), distribution boards, lighting systems, grounding and lightning protection systems.
• Witness electrical testing activities, including insulation resistance (IR), continuity earth resistance, high‑potential (Hi‑Pot), functional and loop testing.
• Verify calibration certificates for electrical testing and measuring equipment.
• Ensure electrical materials and equipment comply with approved material submittals and project specifications.
• Monitor contractor workmanship and identify non‑conformities, issuing observations or Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required.
• Verify implementation of corrective and preventive actions before acceptance of completed work.
• Coordinate inspections with construction teams, QA/QC engineers, commissioning engineers and ADNOC representatives.
• Review as‑built documentation, test reports, inspection records and quality dossiers.
• Participate in pre‑commissioning, commissioning and punch‑list inspections completion activities.
• Ensure all electrical activities comply with ADNOC HSE requirements and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• ADNOC Approval as a QC Electrical Inspector (advantage).
• Certifications in Quality Control, ISO 9001, or relevant inspection disciplines are preferred.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in electrical inspection for oil and gas, petrochemical, refinery, or industrial projects.
• Experience working on ADNOC projects or with major EPC contractors in the UAE.
• Strong background in installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems in industrial facilities.

Technical Knowledge

• ADNOC Engineering Standards and Specifications.
• IEC, IEEE, NEC, NFPA, and other applicable international electrical standards.
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Electrical testing procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Grounding and lightning protection systems.
• Hazardous area installation requirements.