Senior EI Inspector - Electrical Systems
Posted date [2026-05-21]
(ID: 45510)
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ASMACS has a proven track record in a range of industrial services and innovative solutions. Our expertise in commercial trading and varied business interests makes us the partner of choice in the success stories of many startups and enterprise multinationals. Right from the mid-80s, we have been growing steadily and making an enormous contribution to various sectors like 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 has made ASMACS a unique and reliable choice of partner to work across different operational and engagement models.... |
Job Description and Requirements
Senior EI Inspector - Electrical SystemsJob Snapshot
Role: Senior EI Inspector - Electrical Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Experience: 15-16 years
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior EI Inspector - Electrical Systems in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a senior inspection opportunity within the Oil and Energy sector for experienced electrical engineering professionals with strong knowledge of oil and gas and petrochemical construction standards. 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 across new construction and brownfield modification projects.
The position requires advanced site inspection experience, strong quality control knowledge, regulatory compliance awareness, and the ability to ensure electrical and instrumentation works meet approved project specifications, international standards, safety regulations, and client requirements.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Electrical-Electronics Engineering
Salary: 180000-280000
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 Senior EI Inspector - Electrical Systems will support inspection, quality verification, and technical compliance activities for electrical and instrumentation works in oil and gas and petrochemical project environments. The role is essential for confirming that power distribution systems, control equipment, cabling, earthing, lighting, and related installations are completed safely, correctly, and in line with approved construction and inspection requirements.
This position contributes to reliable project delivery by combining engineering inspection expertise, blueprint reading, construction standards knowledge, FAT and SAT awareness, risk assessment, technical documentation, and disciplined site coordination.
Key Responsibilities
* Inspect electrical and instrumentation installations for oil and gas and petrochemical construction projects.
* Review site 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 electrical works follow approved drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection test plans, and quality control procedures.
* Support inspection activities for new construction projects and brownfield modifications to existing electrical systems.
* Review FAT and SAT documentation, test results, equipment readiness, and compliance records.
* Apply ASME, AWS, API, DNV, ISO, BS, and project-specific requirements during inspection and quality checks.
* Identify installation defects, safety risks, technical deviations, documentation gaps, and non-compliance items.
* Prepare inspection reports, site observations, punch lists, corrective action notes, and quality records.
* Coordinate with contractors, QA-QC teams, engineering departments, safety personnel, project managers, and client representatives.
* Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, construction documents, and inspection records.
* Support project management and risk assessment activities by highlighting critical inspection issues and pending actions.
* Maintain strong documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and site inspection discipline throughout assigned work.
Ideal Profile
* Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant electrical discipline.
* 15-16 years of experience in oil and gas and petrochemical industries.
* Strong experience as an inspector in new construction and brownfield modification projects.
* 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 distribution systems.
* Familiarity with ASME, AWS, API, DNV, ISO, BS, and relevant construction and inspection standards.
* FAT and SAT experience is required or strongly preferred.
* CompEx or ATEX knowledge is preferred for hazardous area environments.
* Strong understanding of engineering inspection, quality control, construction standards, safety regulations, and regulatory compliance.
* Ability to read blueprints, review technical documentation, and prepare accurate inspection reports.
* Good communication skills for coordination with site teams, contractors, clients, and QA-QC departments.
* Indian candidates are preferred as this opportunity is exclusively open to India candidates.
Skills Set
* Electrical inspection
* Instrumentation inspection
* Engineering inspection
* Quality control
* Oil and gas construction
* Petrochemical projects
* Brownfield modifications
* Construction standards
* Safety regulations
* 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
* Blueprint reading
* Risk assessment
* Regulatory compliance
* Site inspection
* Technical documentation
* Project coordination
Why Join Us
This opportunity gives senior electrical inspection professionals 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, construction quality control, FAT and SAT activities, hazardous area requirements, and high-responsibility field inspection work.
It is a strong career option for candidates who want to apply extensive electrical inspection experience in a structured technical environment where safety, compliance, documentation quality, and inspection accuracy are essential.
About the Company
ASMACS has a solid track record in industrial services, innovative business solutions, commercial trading, and diversified operational support. With experience serving startups, enterprise businesses, and multinational organizations, ASMACS is trusted for skilled workforce support, practical execution, and dependable service delivery.
Since the mid-1980s, ASMACS has continued to grow 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.
