Inspection Engineer

Position

Education and general qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect electrical and instrumentation work for local projects and client assignments; perform vendor inspections and witness tests.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, standards, and applicable codes.
• Conduct inspections at vendor premises and project sites, with international travel when required.
• Support internal QA/QC with report reviews and related tasks when not assigned to inspection work.
• Coordinate with vendors and clients to maintain quality and safety standards.

Technical skills and competencies

• Understand electrical and instrumentation systems used in Oil & Gas and Energy sectors, and standards including IEC, IEEE, API, ISA, ASTM, and client specifications.
• Know calibration, testing, commissioning, loop checking, and functional testing of instrumentation and control systems.
• Know electrical safety, grounding, hazardous area classification, and LV, MV, and HV power systems.
• Have experience with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems, and be able to review ITPs, procedures, and vendor documentation.
• Renewable and hybrid power systems exposure is listed as a competency; technical reporting and communication skills are also requested.

Certifications and additional requirements

• CompEx certification or IECEx Certified Person Scheme (CoPC) is preferred.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certification is an added advantage.
• A valid UAE driving licence is mandatory; candidates without one must be willing to obtain it.
• Willingness to undertake onshore and offshore resident assignments and travel for short-term or project-based assignments.
• Middle East experience, particularly vendor-inspection experience, is an added advantage.
• The role calls for independent work and management of multiple assignments simultaneously.