Senior Electrical Inspector – Field QA for Projects

ECI Group; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Job summary

The ECI Group seeks a contract Electrical Inspector in Deer Park, TX for an estimated 7‑month assignment beginning September 1. You will perform independent field quality assurance on electrical construction to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and codes, delivering ready-for-handover assets.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections per ITPs, verifying materials, witnessing tests, and supporting pre‑commissioning and turnover.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years' experience inspecting electrical works on industrial, energy, or large infrastructure projects.
• 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 inspections per 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.

Skills

Electrical codes

Inspection reporting

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Education

Technical diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Excel/Word

Job description

The ECI Group seeks a contract Electrical Inspector in Deer Park, TX for an estimated 7‑month assignment beginning September 1. You will perform independent field quality assurance on electrical construction to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and codes, delivering ready-for-handover assets.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections per ITPs, verifying materials, witnessing tests, and supporting pre‑commissioning and turnover.