Senior Electrical QC Engineer – Oil & Gas

Petrofac; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, delivering design, build, manage and maintain solutions. Petrofac seeks a Senior Engineer – Quality (EIT) to lead electrical QC activities on large EPC projects in the UAE.

You will assess qualifications and oversee cable, switchgear, transformer, and cable tray inspections. The role requires meticulous testing, IEC standard adherence, and hands-on site supervision.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as Electrical QC Inspector.
• Experience in oil & gas / petrochemical industry.
• Experience with major EPC contractors (at least 3 years).
• Hazardous area inspections: IEC 60079-17/14 training recommended.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cable glanding training and qualify personnel.
• Review and approve qualification certificates for cable jointers/terminators.
• Inspect temporary electrical works and camp connections.
• Witness insulation resistance and hi-pot tests on cables and busbars.
• Oversee final alignment, torquing, and testing of switchgear and transformers.
• Monitor safety, testing, and compliance with IEC standards during installation.

Skills

Electrical QC Inspection

Oil & Gas experience

EPC project experience

IEC 60079-17/14 familiarity

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, delivering design, build, manage and maintain solutions. Petrofac seeks a Senior Engineer – Quality (EIT) to lead electrical QC activities on large EPC projects in the UAE.

You will assess qualifications and oversee cable, switchgear, transformer, and cable tray inspections. The role requires meticulous testing, IEC standard adherence, and hands-on site supervision.