EI Inspector - Electrical Systems
Job Description and Requirements
EI Inspector - Electrical SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: EI Inspector - Electrical Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: 10-12 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
EI Inspector - Electrical Systems in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a technical inspection opportunity within the Oil and Energy sector for experienced electrical, instrumentation, or control engineering professionals with strong exposure to oil and gas and petrochemical construction projects. This role is suitable for candidates who can inspect electrical power distribution systems, switchgear, control gear, UPS, earthing, lighting, underground cabling, cathodic protection, and small power systems in both new construction and brownfield modification environments.
The position requires careful technical assessment, strong documentation skills, regulatory compliance awareness, and the ability to ensure site work is completed according to approved standards, inspection procedures, safety requirements, and client specifications.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: 120000-200000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: India
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The EI Inspector - Electrical Systems will support inspection and quality verification for electrical and instrumentation works across oil and gas and petrochemical project sites. The role is important for confirming that equipment, cabling, distribution systems, and control-related installations are safe, compliant, properly documented, and ready for testing or handover.
This position contributes to reliable project execution by combining inspection techniques, regulatory knowledge, risk evaluation, FAT and SAT awareness, technical reporting, and strong understanding of electrical systems used in industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspect electrical and instrumentation installations in oil and gas and petrochemical construction projects.
* Review work related to 33 KV, 11 kV, 3.3 kV, and 415 V electric power distribution systems.
* Inspect switchgear, control gear, distribution boards, UPS systems, earthing, lighting, underground cabling, cathodic protection, and small power distribution systems.
* Verify that site activities follow approved drawings, specifications, inspection test plans, method statements, and project quality procedures.
* Support inspection checks for new construction works and brownfield modifications to existing electrical systems.
* Assist in FAT and SAT activities by reviewing equipment readiness, test documentation, and compliance records.
* Apply ASME, AWS, API, DNV, ISO, BS, and relevant project standards during inspection and quality review.
* Identify technical defects, installation issues, safety concerns, documentation gaps, and non-compliance items.
* Prepare inspection reports, punch lists, technical observations, quality records, and corrective action recommendations.
* Coordinate with contractors, QA-QC teams, engineering departments, safety personnel, and client representatives.
* Review technical documents, drawings, inspection records, and test packages for accuracy and completeness.
* Maintain strong attention to detail while supporting safe, compliant, and timely project delivery.
Ideal Profile
* Degree, diploma, or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.
* 10-12 years of experience in oil and gas and petrochemical industries.
* Strong inspection experience in construction projects and brownfield modifications.
* Practical knowledge of 33 KV, 11 kV, 3.3 kV, and 415 V electrical power distribution systems.
* Experience with switchgear, control gear, distribution boards, UPS, earthing, lighting, underground cabling, cathodic protection, and small power systems.
* Familiarity with ASME, AWS, API, DNV, ISO, BS, and related industrial standards.
* FAT and SAT exposure is required or strongly preferred.
* CompEx or ATEX knowledge is preferred for hazardous area environments.
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to carry out technical assessment and regulatory compliance checks.
* Good communication skills for inspection reporting, site coordination, and client interaction.
* Ability to evaluate risk, follow inspection procedures, and maintain safety standards during field activities.
* Indian candidates are preferred as this opportunity is exclusively open to India candidates.
Skills Set
* Electrical inspection
* Instrumentation inspection
* Control engineering inspection
* Oil and gas construction
* Petrochemical projects
* Brownfield modifications
* Power distribution systems
* 33 KV systems
* 11 kV systems
* 3.3 kV systems
* 415 V systems
* Switchgear inspection
* Control gear inspection
* Distribution boards
* UPS systems
* Earthing systems
* Lighting systems
* Underground cabling
* Cathodic protection
* FAT
* SAT
* CompEx awareness
* ATEX awareness
* Technical assessment
* Regulatory compliance
* Risk evaluation
* Documentation and reporting
* Safety standards
* Inspection procedures
* Quality assurance
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives experienced EI inspectors the chance to work in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on oil and gas, petrochemical, power, testing, inspection, and certification-related projects. The role offers strong exposure to electrical distribution systems, brownfield modifications, quality inspection, FAT and SAT activities, and high-responsibility field coordination.
It is a practical career move for candidates who want to apply electrical and instrumentation inspection experience in a structured technical environment where safety, compliance, documentation accuracy, and inspection quality are essential.
About the Company
ASMACS has a proven track record in industrial services, innovative business solutions, commercial trading, and diversified operational support. With experience across startups, enterprise companies, and multinational organizations, ASMACS is trusted for skilled workforce support, practical execution, and dependable service delivery.
Since the mid-1980s, ASMACS has grown steadily across sectors including oil and natural gas, marine industry, civil construction, corporate services, IT services, IATA tours and travels, general trading, skill development and training, education, and philanthropic activities. This broad operational experience makes ASMACS a reliable choice for flexible engagement models, technical manpower support, and industrial project services across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region.



