Field Electrical Inspector: Quality & Compliance Lead

Allied Reliability; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Reliability is seeking a Projects Electrical Inspector in Houston, TX to ensure electrical construction complies with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes for reliable, operable assets ready for commissioning and handover.

As the on-site inspection focal, you will witness tests, verify materials and methods, raise NCRs, and support pre-commissioning activities while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance across the project.

Qualifications

• Requires technical diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Typically 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, 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and hold-point inspections per ITPs 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, 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, raise NCRs/quality observations, and track corrective actions to closure.
• Support pre-commissioning/commissioning including energization readiness 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.

Skills

Electrical inspection

QA/QC

Communication

Documentation

Safety compliance

PTW/LOTO

NCR management

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Inspection reporting systems

Job description

Allied Reliability is seeking a Projects Electrical Inspector in Houston, TX to ensure electrical construction complies with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable codes for reliable, operable assets ready for commissioning and handover.

As the on-site inspection focal, you will witness tests, verify materials and methods, raise NCRs, and support pre-commissioning activities while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance across the project.