Electrical Inspector - Contract

SGS; City of Spruce Grove; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Inspector to ensure compliance with electrical installations on construction projects. This role involves overseeing inspections, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, and providing technical guidance to project personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, with a minimum of five years of experience in inspections, particularly in pipelines or industrial settings. Join a company that values integrity and quality, and be part of a team dedicated to maintaining high standards in the industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical inspections on pipelines or industrial facilities.
• Certified Engineering Technologist or Engineering degree required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electrical installations to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.
• Monitor work and influence corrective actions with contractors as needed.

Skills

Electrical Inspections

MCC

PLC

VFD

Automation and Controls

Safety Compliance

Planning and Prioritization

Education

Certified Engineering Technologist in Electrical Engineering

Engineering Degree

Red Seal Journeyman

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Electrical Inspector is the Company’s authorized representative and is to inspect all electrical, communication, and instrumentation installations on construction projects and ensure such installations are performed in accordance with Company drawings, plans, specifications and the terms of the construction contract or agreement.

Responsibilities

1. Using stop work authority, will immediately stop work activity, and notify Contractor supervision of unsafe conditions and/or acts and ensure all site personnel are aware of their obligation to do so as well.
2. Ensure that the contractor is implementing their Site-Specific Safety Plan.
3. Review and understand contractor Safe Work Practices & Job Safety/Hazard Analysis for the work they are assigned to oversee and hold contractor accountable to execute the work to the per the procedures. This includes participation in daily tailgate/tailboard meetings and field level hazard assessments (FLHA).
4. Oversee the electrical inspection staff, where required, to ensure compliance (e.g., drawings, specifications, codes, standards, regulations, contractors’ site-specific quality plan/contract).
5. Ensure ITPs are completed as the work is being progressed and relevant documentation is reviewed and accepted by the client.
6. Work with the contractor to ensure that stakeholder and local community commitments within their scope are tracked and implemented.
7. Work with the contractor to ensure that the client's electrical specification requirements are implemented.
8. Create and foster a positive work environment and a proactive/mature safety culture with the inspection staff.
9. Monitor electrical work and as required influence corrective action(s) with the Contractor or inspection staff.
10. Identify construction electrical and/or safety non-conformance issues and notify the Construction Manager.
11. Provide technical leadership, expertise, and guidance to the project personnel.
12. Participate in incident investigations.
13. Records management associated with construction electrical documentation.
14. Identify innovation and value creation opportunities related to construction electrical aspects.
15. Participation in lessons learned and close-out meeting(s).
16. Participate in site safety and quality walk downs and note any discrepancies.
17. Complete the daily inspection reports in accordance with applicable Company Inspection Standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Engineering Technologist in Electrical Engineering or Engineering degree & Red seal Journeyman;
• API 1184 and API 1169 is preferred, not a requirement.
• Must have experience with MCC, PLC, VFD, automation, and controls.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical inspections on pipelines or industrial facilities.
• Knowledge and experience with industry processes and procedures.
• Ability to work well with others & independently.
• Works well under pressure.
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Travel to other locations or client location may be required from time to time.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• Ability to plan and prioritize.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.