E&I Inspection Engineer

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.