Senior E&I Quality Inspector - Electrical & Instrumentation

Arabian Construction Co.

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Arabian Construction Co. in the United Arab Emirates seeks a Quality Inspector – E&I to lead inspections and quality control for electrical and instrumentation works on Civil and Oil & Gas projects.

You will review drawings, plan inspections with site teams, witness tests, and maintain quality records to drive NCR closures for compliant, high-quality project delivery. The role requires 10–15 years of E&I quality inspection experience, familiarity with ITPs, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, and strong on-site

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or related Engineering discipline
10–15 years of experience in E&I quality inspection within Civil and/or Oil & Gas construction projects
Ability to read and interpret E&I drawings, layouts, cable schedules, and loop diagrams
Familiarity with ITPs, WIRs, MIRs, NCRs, and quality documentation
Basic knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ISA, ISO standards
Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
Strong communication, coordination, and reporting skills
Ability to work effectively in site and field environments

Responsibilities

Review approved E&I drawings, specifications, method statements, and ITPs to understand inspection and testing requirements
Plan and coordinate daily E&I inspection activities with site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors
Verify work readiness prior to inspection to ensure compliance and avoid rework
Inspect electrical installation works including cable laying, cable pulling, termination, glanding, earthing, lighting, panels, and electrical equipment installation
Verify compliance of electrical works with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards
Witness and record electrical testing activities such as continuity, insulation resistance, earth resistance, and functional testing
Inspect instrumentation installation works including transmitters, control valves, tubing, impulse lines, junction boxes, cable trays, and instrument supports
Verify instrument installation, tagging, mounting, and orientation in accordance with approved drawings and specifications
Witness and record instrumentation testing activities such as calibration checks, loop checks, continuity tests, and functional tests under supervision
Prepare, submit, and follow up Work Inspection Requests (WIR/RFI) and Material Inspection Requests (MIR)
Participate in joint inspections with Clients, Consultants, and Third-Party Inspectors
Track inspection outcomes, comments, and required corrective actions
Prepare daily E&I quality inspection reports and maintain inspection checklists
Maintain inspection, testing, and approval records in line with project and contract requirements
Ensure quality records are accurate, complete, and properly filed for audits and handover
Identify and report non-conforming E&I works or materials in accordance with company quality procedures
Assist in raising Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and track corrective actions to closure
Verify corrective works through re-inspection prior to continuation of works
Coordinate with site engineers, QA/QC teams, subcontractors, and testing agencies on inspection and testing activities
Support the Quality Engineer during audits, client inspections, and quality meetings
Assist in commissioning support and handover activities by ensuring E&I quality records are completed and approved