Electrical Inspector (Projects)

Allied Reliability is seeking an Projects Electrical Inspector in Houston TX.

All candidates must be local to Houston TX. This is a contract opportunity and does not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose

Provide independent field quality assurance for electrical construction and installation activities on projects ensuring work is executed safely and complies with approved drawings specifications and applicable electrical codesdelivering reliable operable assets ready for commissioning and handover.

Description

As the site-based electrical inspection focal for assigned project scopes responsible for verifying contractor and vendor electrical work witness testing raise non-conformances and support punch-list closureworking closely with Construction QA/QC Commissioning and Operations to achieve right-first-time delivery.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and hold-point inspections in line with Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for cables terminations earthing/bonding trays lighting motors switchgear MCCs and packaged equipment
Verify materials and installation methods match specifications datasheets and approved drawings (IFC wiring diagrams SLDs layouts)
Witness and review test results (IR/megger continuity earth resistance torque checks functional checks SAT) and ensure records are complete
Confirm hazardous area requirements are met (Ex equipment glands sealing labeling segregation and documentation)
Conduct walkdowns identify defects raise NCRs/quality observations and track corrective actions to closure
Support pre-commissioning/commissioning including energization readiness system completions and turnover dossier preparation
Participate in toolbox talks PTW/LOTO compliance checks and interface coordination to manage SIMOPS and safe execution
Provide daily inspection reports progress updates and inputs to look-ahead planning and constraint removal

Key Accountabilities

HSSE leadership: stop-work authority strict adherence to PTW/LOTO and electrical safety practices proactive hazard identification
Quality assurance: verify installations meet code/specification requirements and are fit-for-purpose with minimal rework
Documentation integrity: accurate inspection/test records redlines/as-builts and complete turnover packages for handover
NCR/punch control: timely identification escalation and closure verification of defects and punch items
Stakeholder alignment: effective coordination with contractors vendors construction supervisors commissioning and operations
Compliance: ensure work complies with applicable standards (e.g. IEC/IEEE/NEC where relevant) client specifications and local regulations

Requirements

Technical diploma/degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent trade/technical qualification
Typically 5 years experience inspecting electrical works on industrial energy or large infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of electrical construction practices testing methods and interpretation of drawings and specifications
Familiarity with QA/QC systems (ITPs hold points MDRs NCRs punch management) and commissioning readiness
Working knowledge of electrical safety PTW/LOTO and hazardous area requirements (IECEx/ATEX concepts); CompEx/Ex training is an advantage
Confident communicator with clear factual reporting and strong contractor/stakeholder management
Proficient with common digital tools (Excel/Word) and inspection reporting systems

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