Electrical Inspector

Join the ECI Groups Professional Technical Services Network as a contract Electrical Inspector. This is a Deer Park TX based contract role with an anticipated 7-month duration with an estimated start date of September 1st.Note: You must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to qualify for this position.

About the Role

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.

2) Whats the role

You are the site-based electrical inspection focal for assigned project scopes. You verify 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.

3) What Youll be Doing

• 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

4) 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

5) What You Bring

• 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.