Electrical Inspector in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Reliability seeks a Projects Electrical Inspector in Houston, TX to provide field QA/QC for electrical construction, ensuring safety, conformance to drawings, and readiness for commissioning.

You will verify contractor work, witness tests, raise NCRs, and support punch-list closure while coordinating with Construction, QA/QC, Commissioning, and Operations to deliver right-first-time assets.

Qualifications

• Requires technical diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience inspecting electrical works on industrial, energy, or large infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, testing methods, and drawings/specifications.
• Familiarity with QA/QC systems (ITPs, NCRs, punch management) and commissioning readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and hold-point inspections for cables, terminations, earthing/bonding, trays, lighting, motors, switchgear, MCCs, and packaged equipment.
• Verify materials and installation methods match specifications and drawings (IFC, wiring diagrams, SLDs).
• Witness and review test results and ensure records are complete.
• Ensure hazardous area requirements are met and documentation is accurate.
• Raise NCRs/quality observations and track corrective actions to closure.
• Support pre-commissioning/commissioning activities and turnover dossiers.

Skills

Communication

Electrical inspection

QA/QC systems

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Education

Technical diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Inspection reporting systems

Job description

Job Description

Allied Reliability is seeking an Projects Electrical Inspector in Houston, TX.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose

Provide independent field quality assurance for electrical construction and installation activities on projects, ensuring work is executed safely and complies with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable electrical codes—delivering reliable, operable assets ready for commissioning and handover.

Description

As the site-based electrical inspection focal for assigned project scopes, responsible for verifying contractor and vendor electrical work, witness testing, raise non-conformances, and support punch-list closure—working closely with Construction, QA/QC, Commissioning, and Operations to achieve right-first-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and hold-point inspections in line with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for cables, terminations, earthing/bonding, trays, lighting, motors, switchgear, MCCs, and packaged equipment
• Verify materials and installation methods match specifications, datasheets, and approved drawings (IFC, wiring diagrams, SLDs, layouts)
• Witness and review test results (IR/megger, continuity, earth resistance, torque checks, functional checks, SAT) and ensure records are complete
• Confirm hazardous area requirements are met (Ex equipment, glands, sealing, labeling, segregation, and documentation)
• Conduct walkdowns, identify defects, raise NCRs/quality observations, and track corrective actions to closure
• Support pre-commissioning/commissioning including energization readiness, system completions, and turnover dossier preparation
• Participate in toolbox talks, PTW/LOTO compliance checks, and interface coordination to manage SIMOPS and safe execution
• Provide daily inspection reports, progress updates, and inputs to look-ahead planning and constraint removal

Key Accountabilities

• HSSE leadership: stop-work authority, strict adherence to PTW/LOTO and electrical safety practices, proactive hazard identification
• Quality assurance: verify installations meet code/specification requirements and are fit-for-purpose with minimal rework
• Documentation integrity: accurate inspection/test records, redlines/as-builts, and complete turnover packages for handover
• NCR/punch control: timely identification, escalation, and closure verification of defects and punch items
• Stakeholder alignment: effective coordination with contractors, vendors, construction supervisors, commissioning, and operations
• Compliance: ensure work complies with applicable standards (e.g., IEC/IEEE/NEC where relevant), client specifications, and local regulations

Requirements

• Technical diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent trade/technical qualification
• Typically 5+ years' experience inspecting electrical works on industrial, energy, or large infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices, testing methods, and interpretation of drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with QA/QC systems (ITPs, hold points, MDRs, NCRs, punch management) and commissioning readiness
• Working knowledge of electrical safety, PTW/LOTO, and hazardous area requirements (IECEx/ATEX concepts); CompEx/Ex training is an advantage
• Confident communicator with clear, factual reporting and strong contractor/stakeholder management
• Proficient with common digital tools (Excel/Word) and inspection reporting systems