ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL INSPECTION - DAR - AC📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Riyadh |
About the Role
DAR ENGINEERING is seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector (PMC) to join their team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is responsible for on-site supervision, inspection, and quality assurance for all electrical works related to TSE pipelines and reservoir facilities. The Electrical Inspector will act as the client's representative, ensuring that all electrical installations, including substations, switchgear, transformers, motor control centres (MCCs), pumps, cabling, lighting, and earthing systems, are executed in strict accordance with approved designs, project specifications, NWC/EXPRO standards, Saudi regulations, and international electrical codes. The role's primary purpose is to supervise electrical works, verify quality and compliance, ensure safety and reliability of electrical systems, support multidisciplinary coordination, identify and report risks, and facilitate the successful testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent field supervision capabilities, effective collaboration skills, and a commitment to integrity, quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily electrical construction activities, including substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, pump motors, cabling, lighting, and earthing systems, ensuring adherence to approved IFC drawings, method statements, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Verify that electrical installations, terminations, cable laying, and panel assembly comply with approved installation practices and electrical safety procedures.
- Inspect and confirm that all materials and equipment delivered to site match approved vendor lists and technical submittals.
- Ensure compliance of all electrical works with IEC, IEEE, Saudi Electrical Codes, NWC/EXPRO standards, and specific project requirements.
- Enforce electrical safety procedures on site, including lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), grounding/earthing, confined space entry, and energisation protocols.
- Report unsafe conditions and support the HSE team in conducting electrical hazard assessments, promoting a safety-first culture.
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance in delivering electrical works according to schedule and specifications.
- Witness key electrical activities such as cable testing, insulation resistance checks, transformer installation, and switchgear energisation.
- Verify prompt implementation of corrective actions for all identified non-conformances and deviations.
- Collaborate with civil, mechanical, instrumentation & control (I&C), SCADA, QA/QC, and HSE teams to ensure integrated execution of electrical works.
- Assist in resolving cross-discipline interface issues, including tie-ins and sequencing conflicts.
- Participate in daily and weekly coordination meetings with contractors and PMC teams.
- Maintain accurate daily logs, inspection reports, and photographic evidence of electrical works.
- Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and site observations, and follow up on issue closure.
- Contribute updates on electrical progress, risks, and compliance status to project reports.
- Witness and validate pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including megger tests, high-voltage tests, continuity checks, and functional testing of MCCs and control panels.
- Support verification of system readiness for energisation and integration with SCADA and I&C systems.
- Review as-built documentation and assist in preparing handover dossiers for client acceptance.
Qualifications and Requirements
- A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience in electrical inspection and construction supervision.
- At least 8-12 years of general experience in electrical inspection and construction supervision.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience specifically in infrastructure, water, wastewater, or reservoir facility projects.
- Proven experience with substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, pump motor installations, cabling systems, lighting, and earthing systems.
- Hands-on involvement in the electrical testing, commissioning, and energisation of medium- and low-voltage systems.
- Experience in working collaboratively with SCADA and I&C teams on system integration.
- Previous work experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region is desirable, particularly with government or utility clients such as NWC or EXPRO.
- Familiarity with local utility approvals, inspection processes, and handover procedures in Saudi Arabia.
- Additional training in electrical inspection, testing, and safety management is advantageous.
- Certification in electrical safety (*, NFPA 70E, OSHA, NEBOSH) or quality systems (ISO 9001, ISO 45001) is preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical installations, standards, and testing procedures, including IEC, IEEE, NFPA, SEC, and Saudi codes.
- Proficiency in reviewing method statements, ITPs, shop drawings, and electrical submittals.
- Skilled in conducting detailed inspections of cabling, terminations, earthing systems, transformers, MCCs, and switchgear.
- Proficiency in preparing NCRs, site inspection reports, and electrical testing documentation.
- Familiarity with EDMS systems, digital reporting tools, and basic design review software.
- Demonstrated ability in site supervision and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Commitment to maintaining quality compliance and enforcing safety practices and regulatory standards.
- Experience in electrical safety practices, including lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), grounding/earthing, confined space entry, and energisation protocols.
- Ability to conduct hazard assessments and foster a safety-first culture.
- Experience in contractor oversight and monitoring subcontractor performance.
- Proficiency in witnessing cable testing, insulation resistance checks, transformer installation, and switchgear energisation.
- Skill in managing corrective actions for non-conformances and deviations.
- Experience in interface management and coordination with mechanical, civil, I&C, SCADA, QA/QC, and HSE teams.
- Ability to resolve cross-discipline interface issues, including tie-ins and sequencing conflicts.
- Experience in preparing and contributing to daily logs, site observations, weekly reports, and monthly reports, providing updates on progress, risks, and compliance.
- Proficiency in witnessing pre-commissioning and commissioning tests, including megger tests, high-voltage tests, continuity checks, and functional testing of control panels.
- Experience in verifying system readiness for energisation and integration with SCADA/I&C systems.
- Skill in reviewing as-built documentation and assisting in handover dossier preparation.
- Expertise in electrical inspection and construction supervision within infrastructure, water, wastewater, and reservoir facility projects.
- Familiarity with SCADA systems integration and I&C systems integration.
- Understanding of GCC exposure and Saudi Arabia work experience, including interactions with government and utility clients like NWC and EXPRO.
- Familiarity with local utility approvals, inspections, and handover procedures.
- Possession of technical expertise, effective collaboration skills, and uncompromising integrity.
Work Environment and Location
This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. DAR ENGINEERING offers opportunities for career growth and the chance to work on significant projects within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Requirements
- Requires 5-10 Years experience
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