Quality Inspector – Electrical
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Role Overview
The Quality Inspector (Electrical or Mechanical) is responsible for ensuring all MEP installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications, client requirements, quality standards, and applicable international and local codes. The role involves conducting inspections, witnessing testing and commissioning activities, identifying non-conformances, and ensuring successful handover of mission-critical systems. Quality Inspectors play a vital role in maintaining installation quality throughout construction and commissioning phases.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Inspection
Perform routine site inspections of Electrical or Mechanical installations.
Verify work complies with approved shop drawings, specifications, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and method statements.
Monitor workmanship quality throughout installation activities.
Ensure materials installed match approved submittals.
Review contractor quality documentation before inspections.
Raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required.
Monitor corrective actions until satisfactory close-out.
Electrical Inspector Responsibilities
Inspect and verify quality of:
HV/LV Switchgear
Transformers
UPS Systems
Generators
ATS Systems
Busduct Systems
Cable containment and tray systems
Power cabling and terminations
Earthing and Lightning Protection Systems
Lighting systems
ELV systems
Grounding systems
Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
Battery systems
Mechanical Inspector Responsibilities
Inspect and verify quality of:
Chilled Water Systems
HVAC Equipment
CRAH/CRAC Units
Cooling Towers
Pumps
Pipework installation
Valves
Ductwork
Fuel Systems
Water Treatment Systems
Fire Protection Systems
Plumbing & Drainage
Building Management System (BMS) interfaces
Mechanical plant rooms
Testing & Commissioning Support
Witness pre-functional and functional testing.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST) where applicable.
Verify commissioning documentation and quality records.
Ensure punch list items are completed prior to system handover.
Support commissioning teams during energization and startup activities.
Documentation
Prepare daily quality inspection reports.
Maintain inspection records and quality trackers.
Review:
Shop Drawings
RFIs
Material Submittals
Method Statements
Inspection Requests (IRs)
ITPs
As-built documentation
Maintain quality documentation for final handover.
Stakeholder Coordination
Work closely with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, commissioning engineers, and client representatives.
Attend QA/QC, coordination, and commissioning meetings.
Support project teams in resolving technical quality issues.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Ensure inspections are conducted in accordance with project HSE requirements.
Promote safe working practices during inspections and testing.
Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards.
Qualifications
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in:
Electrical Engineering (Electrical Inspector)
Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Inspector)
Building Services Engineering or equivalent
Experience
Minimum 5–10 years of quality inspection or QA/QC experience in construction.
Minimum 3 years on mission-critical or data center projects preferred.
Experience with consultancy, EPC contractors, or commissioning firms is advantageous.
Experience on hyperscale data center projects is highly desirable
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