Project Inspector - Electromechanical

SMEC Philippines, Inc.; Antipolo; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC Philippines, Inc. is seeking an Inspector – Electro-Mechanical to verify installation, testing, and commissioning of electro-mechanical systems for the Wawa PSP project in the Philippines.

You will ensure compliance with designs, standards, and quality procedures while identifying non-conformities and reporting them to support successful project delivery. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Electro-Mechanical engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, and preferably a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer license is preferred for roles requiring engineering judgement.
• QA/QC training and construction inspection experience is advantageous.
• OSH and construction safety training is expected.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ISO, ASME and project specifications is beneficial.
• Experience with hydropower plant equipment and rotating machinery is a plus.
• Minimum of 8 years in electro-mechanical installation, inspection, or QA/QC.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the installation and erection of electro-mechanical equipment such as turbines, generators, pumps, motors, valves, and auxiliary systems.
• Monitor alignment, positioning, anchoring, leveling, and assembly activities.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specs, and manufacturers' recommendations.
• Conduct site inspections to identify defects and workmanship issues.
• Coordinate with contractors to address inspection findings and ensure quality.
• Review ITPs, method statements, and quality control procedures.
• Ensure materials meet approved technical specifications and submittals.
• Witness fabrication, assembly, and installation activities as required.
• Verify testing procedures and commissioning records against requirements.
• Coordinate with commissioning engineers to resolve technical issues.
• Prepare inspection reports and document non-conformities for corrective action.
• Attend coordination meetings and communicate findings to project personnel.

Skills

Inspection

QA/QC

Documentation

Coordination

Field supervision

Pre-commissioning

Commissioning

Mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (Mechanical or Electrical)

QA/QC training

OSH/safety training

Familiar with IEC/IEEE/ISO/ASME

Job description

Job Description

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

About the Role

The Inspector – Electro-Mechanical is responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and verifying the installation, assembly, testing, and commissioning of electro-mechanical equipment and systems for the Wawa PSP project to ensure compliance with approved engineering designs, technical specifications, contractual requirements, applicable codes and standards, and quality assurance procedures

The position ensures that all electro-mechanical works are properly executed, documented, and completed in accordance with project requirements, while identifying and reporting non-conformities, defects, and potential technical issues to support the successful delivery of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect the installation and erection of electro-mechanical equipment, including turbines, pumps, generators, motors, valves, gates, and auxiliary systems.

• Monitor equipment alignment, positioning, anchoring, leveling, and assembly activities.

• Verify that installation works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturer's recommendations.

• Conduct site inspections to identify installation defects, deviations, and workmanship issues.

• Coordinate with contractors and construction teams to address inspection findings.

• Review and verify Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality control procedures.

• Ensure materials and equipment delivered to site comply with approved technical specifications and material submittals.

• Witness and inspect equipment fabrication, assembly, and installation activities as required.

• Verify compliance with applicable international standards, codes, and project quality requirements.

• Issue inspection reports and document non-conformities for corrective action.

• Witness and inspect functional, performance, and operational tests of electro-mechanical equipment.

• Monitor pre-commissioning activities, including flushing, lubrication, pressure testing, and equipment checks, as applicable.

• Inspect testing of turbines, generators, pumps, motors, valves, and associated auxiliary systems.

• Verify testing procedures, test results, and commissioning records against approved requirements.

• Coordinate with commissioning engineers and contractors in resolving technical issues identified during testing.

• Review approved drawings, equipment specifications, technical submittals, and installation procedures.

• Identify discrepancies between actual site conditions and approved engineering documents.

• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, civil, instrumentation, and commissioning teams to resolve interface issues.

• Provide technical observations and recommendations on electro-mechanical installation and inspection matters.

• Attend technical coordination meetings and communicate inspection findings to the concerned project personnel.

• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and periodic electro-mechanical inspection reports.

• Maintain records of inspection requests, inspection cheklists, test results, and quality documentation.

• Monitor the status of corrective and preventive actions arising from inspection findings.

• Verify completion of punch list items and outstanding electro-mechanical works.

• Support the preparation of completion reports, equipment acceptance documents, and turnover documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (Mechanical or Electrical) is preferred, particularly for positions requiring professional engineering judgment.

• Relevant training or certification in Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), construction inspection, and testing and commissioning is an advantage.

• Training in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and construction safety requirements.

• Familiarity with international engineering codes and standards, including IEC, IEEE, ISO, ASME, and applicable project specifications.

• Additional training in hydropower plant equipment, rotating machinery, and electro-mechanical systems is an advantage.

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in electro-mechanical installation, construction supervision, inspection, or quality assurance and quality control.

• At least 3 years of experience in hydropower, power generation, pumped storage, or other major infrastructure projects is preferred.

• Experience in the installation, inspection, and testing of turbines, generators, pumps, motors, valves, and auxiliary mechanical and electrical systems.

• Experience in reviewing technical drawings, equipment specifications, method statements, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).

• Experience in witnessing equipment testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.

• Experience in identifying construction defects, issuing inspection observations, and monitoring corrective actions.

• Previous experience working with EPC contractors, engineering consultants, or Owner's Engineer teams is an advantage.