E&I Inspection Engineer
Muss:QA/TestHybrid
Location
UAE
Department
Operations
Reporting to
Operations Manager – MEA
Experience
5–8 years
Educational qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in electrical engineering, instrumentation, or a related discipline.
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out electrical and instrumentation inspections for local projects and client assignments.
- Perform vendor inspections, witness tests, and ensure compliance with project specifications, standards, and applicable codes.
- Conduct inspection activities at vendor premises and project sites.
- Travel to other countries when required, based on assignment or client requirements.
- Support the company’s internal QA/QC department with report reviews and related tasks when not assigned to inspection activities.
- Coordinate effectively with vendors and clients to maintain quality and safety standards.
Technical skills and competencies
- Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation systems used in the oil and gas and energy sectors.
- Knowledge of international standards such as IEC, IEEE, API, ISA, ASTM, and relevant client specifications.
- Working knowledge of calibration, testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
- Experience in loop checking, functional testing, and verification of E&I systems.
- Knowledge of electrical safety, grounding, and hazardous area classification.
- Ability to review inspection test plans (ITPs), procedures, and vendor documentation.
- Experience in electrical power systems (LV, MV, HV).
- Experience with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
- Exposure to renewable and hybrid power systems.
- Strong technical reporting and communication skills.
Certifications
- CompEx certification or IECEx Certified Person Scheme (CoPC) preferred.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certification is an added advantage.
Additional requirements
- A valid UAE driving license is mandatory. Candidates without a current license must be willing to obtain one.
- Willingness to undertake resident inspection assignments at onshore and offshore sites.
- Flexibility to travel for short-term or project-based assignments.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
- Middle East experience, particularly in vendor inspections, is an added advantage.