QC Inspector, E&I

Role Overview

QC Inspector, E&I at Ghobash Group. The role is based within GCG Engineering Services, which serves the Oil & Gas, Water, Power, and Industrial sectors across the GCC region.

Company Overview

GCG Engineering Services has a legacy of over 40 years delivering cutting-edge solutions and aftermarket support for precision instruments, metering systems, flow controls, heat exchangers, automation, and electrical & instrumentation bulk trading. The company is renowned for reliability and expertise, enhancing operational efficiency across the GCC region.

Role Purpose

To carry out inspections and surveillance of Electrical and Instrumentation works in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and client requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Inspection & Testing

• Carry out inspections and surveillance of Electrical and Instrumentation works in accordance with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Inspect installation of cable trays, conduits, cables (LV/MV/Control/FO), lighting, earthing, panels, junction boxes, instruments, impulse tubing, and field devices.
• Witness and verify continuity, insulation resistance (IR), megger, HV/LV cable testing, loop checking, and functional testing.
• Witness FAT, SAT, calibration, and pre-commissioning activities as applicable.
• Ensure use of approved and calibrated test equipment.

Compliance & Verification

• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and vendor data.
• Ensure installation activities meet applicable standards such as IEC, IEEE, NFPA, BS, and project specifications.
• Verify proper identification, tagging and labeling of cables, equipment, and instruments.
• Verify test results, certificates, and records for compliance.
• Ensure compliance with Project Quality Plan, ISO 9001 requirements, and client specifications.

Documentation & Quality Records

• Maintain and update on a regular basis Quality Logs (RFI/IR, MIR and Calibration log).
• Support preparation of as-built drawings, test dossiers and handover documentation.
• Review and raise Request for Inspection Requests (RFI/IRs) and ensure timely closure.

Quality Assurance & Issues Management

• Identify, raise and follow up Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
• Proactively identify quality issues and support preventive actions.
• Participate in internal and external audits, site quality meetings and Quality toolbox talks.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, QA/QC Engineers, and client representatives during inspections.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–7 years of experience in HVAC Quality Control within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Refinery, LNG, Power Plant, or EPC projects.
• Knowledge of inspection procedures and quality standards.
• Familiarity with QA/QC documentation and turnover packages.
• Additional QA/QC certifications are preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.

Additional Information

• Willingness to work in remote locations, including offshore or desert environments, as required.