QC Inspector - Electrical

About the role

Samsung E&A, a specialized EPC company covering engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and O&M in areas such as oil and gas, refinery, petrochemical and energy transition, is hiring a full-time QC Inspector for the Electrical discipline. The work is based in Fadhili, Saudi Arabia, and covers quality control, inspection and witnessing of electrical installations and equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform quality activities according to the quality management system and establish inspection and test plans, records and checklists in line with project requirements and international codes and standards.
• Monitor electrical and instrumentation field inspections, NCRs and quality observation reports, and ensure corrective actions are taken on time and preventive measures applied.
• Ensure IFC drawings, correct materials and proper handling, storage and preservation of equipment are followed, and that loop folders and loop checks are prepared and reviewed.
• Manage and carry out electrical inspections, generate client Requests for Inspection (RFI) and coordinate inspections with the client.
• Review subcontractor documents such as Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and Material Approval Requests (MAR), approve inspection reports and control NCR closure with a Corrective Action Plan.
• Inspect incoming materials against approved submittals, reject unacceptable ones and facilitate their return.
• Witness testing and energization of switchgear, control gear, transformers, MV power cable terminations, motor no-load tests, cathodic protection, heat tracing, fire alarm and telecommunication systems with the client.
• Prepare and review the Energization Package and Motor Solo Run Packages, and give toolbox talks to the construction team.

Required profile

• High school graduate or higher, fully conversant with applicable industry standards and specifications.
• Arabic experience is needed; CBT pass is preferred, and candidates with a SAP No. should state it in their CV.
• Overall experience of 5 years, including 3 years in inspection specialty and 2 years in contract scope of work.
• Working knowledge of the National Electric Code/NFPA 70, IEC or equivalent, and of electrical installations in oil and gas or petrochemical settings.
• Two years of documented experience in cathodic protection, including interpretation of design packages and compliance with contractual requirements.

Required skills

• ITP study, RFI management, punch list control and implementation, and prevention of inconsistencies.
• Knowledge of international codes and standards for electrical and cathodic protection systems.
• Ability to plan and control inspections for medium and mega-scale projects, and to investigate nonconformities.
• Technical areas mentioned: cooling tower, compressor, tank farm, utility and process areas, reactor and reformer, flare area, 230 kV and 34.5 kV GIS substations, MV/LV substations, central control building, remote interface building and emergency diesel generator.

What we offer

• Accommodation, transportation and flight tickets.
• Medical insurance.