Lead Electrical Engineer

Job overview / summary

The mechanical & rotating QC inspector is responsible for monitoring, supervising, and controlling all quality control activities related to mechanical static and rotating equipment within the project. He ensures that all contractual, technical, and quality requirements are properly implemented by the contractor and subcontractors during construction, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases.

The position reports directly to the site QC superintendent and works closely with construction, commissioning, QC disciplines, vendors, and contractor/subcontractor teams.

Experience requirements

Total experience required: Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical & rotating QC on major oil & gas EPC projects.

Relevant experience required: Strong experience with rotating equipment installation, alignment, and commissioning.

Industry-specific experience: Experience on CPF, refinery, or large industrial facilities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities and skills

Key responsibilities:

Daily inspection & reporting:

Monitor and record all rotating equipment activities on a daily basis.

Conduct routine inspections in construction areas, equipment installation zones, and pre-commissioning areas.

Perform specific inspections on rotating machinery and associated installation activities.

Provide daily updates and weekly reporting directly to the CPF2 site QC superintendent, including inspection progress, key findings, non-conformities, recurring defects, and contractor performance indicators.

Actively contribute to daily/weekly QC coordination meetings and ensure the QC superintendent receives all relevant data for consolidated site reporting.

Maintain documentation such as ITP follow-ups, NCR/CAR tracking, and mechanical completion records for full visibility.

Rotating equipment installation & inspection:

Inspect rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, electric motors, blowers, and fans.

Verify foundations, grout, anchor bolts, leveling, and mounting conditions for rotating equipment.

Conduct checks on alignment, coupling installation, run-out, and shaft rotation.

Verify lubrication systems, mechanical seals, and auxiliary systems.

Review/validate inspection reports, punch lists, and test results including vibration analysis, performance metrics, and run-in results.

Ensure compliance with vendor documentation, project specifications, and industry standards.

Pre-commissioning & commissioning:

Witness and verify rotating equipment pre-commissioning activities such as oil flushing, lubrication system checks, motor solo-runs, direction of rotation, and alignment verification.

Participate in commissioning tests including vibration analysis, performance testing, and functional checks.

Ensure readiness of rotating equipment for handover to commissioning teams.

Documentation & compliance:

Review/comment on contractors' and suppliers' ITPs, method statements, and procedures.

Ensure proper implementation of approved drawings, QC plans, surveillance plans, and ITPs.

Verify vendor documentation, equipment files, and material certificates.

Issue quality records, NCRs, and CARs where necessary.

Ensure traceability of inspections/tests and maintain mechanical completion documentation.

Welding, NDT & interfaces:

Coordinate with QC welding, NDT, piping, and structural teams for interface inspections.

Verify NDT results related to rotating equipment supports, baseplates, and connected piping.

Ensure correct implementation of flange alignment and piping connection tolerances.

Non-conformities & corrective actions:

Identify/report non-conformities or deviations promptly.

Ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.

Escalate critical anomalies to the QC superintendent immediately.

Coordination & interface:

Participate in daily/weekly construction and QC coordination meetings.

Interface with construction, commissioning, engineering, vendors, and contractor QC teams.

Support technical clarifications and design queries with engineering when required.

Participate in audits including construction, HSE, QC, and site visits.

Ensure confidentiality of all documentation under responsibility.

Technical & domain skills

Solid knowledge of rotating equipment including pumps, compressors, turbines, motors, fans.

Strong understanding of mechanical installation requirements such as alignment, foundations, and couplings.

Ability to interpret standards, codes, specifications, and technical drawings.

Proficient in usage of measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and laser alignment tools.

Knowledge of vibration analysis and performance testing.

Understanding of NCR, deviation, and concession processes.

Familiarity with digital QC systems (Aconex, SharePoint, SmartPlant, or equivalent) is a plus.

Soft skills

Exemplary behavior regarding company code of conduct and HSSE rules.

Ability to represent the company in discussions and meetings with vendors, contractors, and subcontractors.

High attention to detail and strong reporting discipline.

Ability to work autonomously in a harsh, remote site environment.

Leadership, team spirit, and resilience under pressure.

Ability to transfer knowledge to team members.

Scope of work - rotating equipment

Equipment categories:

Rotating equipment: centrifugal pumps, reciprocating pumps, screw pumps, centrifugal compressors, reciprocating compressors, gas/steam turbines, electric motors, blowers, and fans.

Mechanical packages containing rotating components.

Associated systems: alignment systems (laser, dial indicator), lubrication systems, mechanical seals, couplings, vibration monitoring systems, and auxiliary systems (cooling, sealing, lubrication).

Motor control interfaces (MCC, VFD).