Construction Quality Control- Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector

Airswift; Alaska; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Construction Quality Control - Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. This role involves monitoring construction activities, conducting field inspections, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Candidates must have significant experience in electrical and instrumentation construction, as well as certifications in quality control. The position offers a one-year contract with potential for extension based on project needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical and instrumentation construction experience.
• 5+ years in QA/QC inspection roles on major industrial projects.
• Experience interpreting electrical one-line diagrams and other technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor electrical and instrumentation construction activities.
• Conduct field inspections and witness critical testing activities.
• Identify non-conforming work and support NCR investigations.

Skills

Electrical and instrumentation construction experience

Quality control inspection

Ability to interpret electrical diagrams

Knowledge of NEC/NFPA standards

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical or related discipline

Job description

Construction Quality Control- Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector

Duration: Initially 1-year

Location: Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

Start date: 07 September 2026

End date: 09 August 2027

Role Context

This position sits within a construction environment covering electrical power systems, industrial instrumentation and controls, DCS and PLC systems, mechanical completion and turnover processes, and field inspection activity on a remote NorthSlope project.

About the Role

The Construction Quality Control- Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector is responsible for supporting the quality of electrical and instrumentation construction work by verifying installation, testing, documentation, and corrective actions against approved project requirements. The role contributes directly to safe, compliant, and commissioning‑ready delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor electrical and instrumentation construction activities and verify work against approved drawings, specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct field inspections and witness critical inspections and testing activities.
• Inspect electrical systems including power distribution, cable tray systems, conduit and raceway installations, grounding and bonding systems, lighting systems, and heat tracing systems.
• Inspect instrumentation and controls installations including process instrumentation, control valves and actuators, junction boxes, instrument tubing systems, DCS, PLC, communication networks, fiber optic systems, and fire and gas detection systems.
• Witness and review testing including megger testing, cable continuity testing, ground resistance testing, functional testing, loop checks, instrument calibration, fiber optic testing, motor rotation checks, energization activities, cause‑and‑effect testing, and integrated system testing.
• Review inspection and test records, track deficiencies and punch‑list items, and maintain daily inspection reports and surveillance records.
• Identify non‑conforming work and support NCR investigations, corrective actions, and closure of quality issues.
• Support pre‑commissioning, commissioning, walkdowns, turnover activities, and startup and performance testing.
• Promote safety, participate in JSAs and toolbox meetings, and stop work when unsafe conditions or quality concerns are identified.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent trade qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of electrical and instrumentation construction experience.
• 5+ years in QA/QC inspection roles on major industrial, oil and gas, refinery, or petrochemical projects.
• Experience with owner, EPC, or EPCM project organizations preferred.
• Previous Alaska North Slope or Arctic experience preferred.
• Ability to interpret electrical one‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, loop drawings, instrument index documents, P&IDs, control narratives, and vendor drawings.
• Strong knowledge of NEC/NFPA requirements, IEEE standards, ISA standards, NEMA standards, API standards, and IEC standards.

Mandatory Certifications

• NICET Certification
• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
• NACE/AMPP Quality Certification
• NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
• Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) – ASQ
• CompEx Hazardous Area Certification