Inspector Qc (Electrical)

Civmec; Eneabba; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civmec is seeking an experienced QC Inspector - Electrical for the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery project at Eneabba, WA. You will support QA activities across electrical and instrumentation works, ensuring installations meet project specs, standards, ITPs and quality requirements, with accurate documentation.

Based at Eneabba, the role offers a 2:1 DIDO roster with transport provided from Perth. The successful candidate will hold a WA Electrical Licence, 5+ years in QA/QC or electrical inspection

Qualifications

• Electrical trade qualification with WA licence.
• Minimum 5 years in industry, with at least 3 years in QA/QC or electrical inspection on construction projects.
• Experience inspecting electrical and instrumentation installations on major resources, mining or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, electrical regulations, project specs and quality systems.
• Proven experience managing ITPs, NCRs, audits, test docs and handover dossiers.
• Experience reviewing electrical test results.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical and instrumentation installations per specs and standards.
• Review ITPs, quality procedures, management plans and methods.
• Perform progressive inspections and complete records and test reports.
• Verify electrical equipment and installations against drawings and specs.
• Review testing and commissioning activities (insulation, continuity, loop checks).
• Monitor material traceability of electrical components.
• Maintain MDRs and handover documentation.
• Provide technical quality support to supervisors and engineers.
• Liaise with client representatives and assist in quality audits.
• Identify, document and report non-conformances and assist corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical trade qualification

WA Electrical Licence

QA/QC experience

Electrical inspections

Instrumentation inspections

ITPs management

NCRs management

Quality audits

Test documentation

Handover documents

Job description

The Company

Civmec is an Australian-owned, integrated, multidisciplinary heavy engineering and construction services provider to the energy, resources, infrastructure, marine and defence sectors. Our diversification enables us to operate extensively across the nation, supporting a wide range of landmark projects and providing variety and career development opportunities for our workforce.

Join the Civmec Team

Civmec is proud to be delivering Iluka’s SMPE&I package, including the piping installation scope for the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery — Australia’s first fully integrated rare earths facility and a key component of the nation’s critical minerals strategy. This large scale project involves complex structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works across a high profile processing facility.

With construction progressing, we are now seeking an experienced QC Inspector - Electrical to support quality assurance and inspection activities across the electrical and instrumentation scope of the project. You will play a key role in ensuring all electrical installations are completed in accordance with project specifications, relevant standards, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality requirements, while maintaining accurate documentation and delivering high-quality project outcomes.

This position is based at the Iluka Rare Earths Refinery in Eneabba, approximately 274 km north of Perth, Western Australia. We offer a 2:1 DIDO roster, with all transport to and from site provided via Perth Airport.

The Role

• Conduct inspections of electrical and instrumentation installations to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, standards, and quality requirements.
• Review of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, management plans, and work methodologies.
• Perform progressive inspections and complete inspection records, test reports, field checklists, and quality documentation in accordance with project requirements.
• Verify electrical equipment, cable installations, terminations, tray systems, and instrumentation installations against approved drawings and specifications.
• Review electrical testing and commissioning activities, including insulation resistance, continuity, loop checks, and functional testing.
• Monitor material traceability and verification of electrical components and equipment throughout installation.
• Review and validate quality documentation, test packs, redline mark-ups, and turnover dossiers.
• Compile and maintain Manufacturing Data Records (MDRs) and handover documentation to support project completion requirements.
• Provide technical quality support and advice to supervisors, engineers, and project personnel.
• Liaise with client representatives and participate in routine surveillance activities, inspections, and quality audits.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformances, defects, and deviations, and assist in implementing corrective actions.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess the following:

• Electrical Trade Qualification with current WA Electrical Licence.
• Minimum 5 years' industry experience, including at least 3 years in a QA/QC or electrical inspection role on construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting electrical and instrumentation installations within major resources, mining, energy, or infrastructure projects.
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards, electrical regulations, project specifications, and quality management systems.
• Proven experience managing ITPs, NCRs, quality audits, test documentation, and handover documents.
• Experience reviewing electrical test results.