E&I Inspector (Umbilical & Cable Laying)

About the role

Bureau Veritas is looking for an E&I Inspector in Abu Dhabi, focused on umbilical and cable laying work. The inspector takes part in inspections of electrical and instrumentation installations, prepares quality reports and ensures that equipment and materials meet project requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Attend inspections with client and EPC contractor representatives on 33 kV, 11 kV, 3.3 kV and 415 V AC power distribution, instrument installations, switchgear, control gear, cathodic protection, HVAC, UPS and related systems.
• Prepare and review method statements and ITPs with QA/QC engineers and project engineers.
• Write QA/QC reports on inspections, materials and non-conformances, and verify that corrective actions are taken.
• Check drawings and documents used on site for approval status and compliance with project requirements.
• Carry out function tests of control valves, SDVs and ESDVs.
• Ensure equipment and special tools are available and calibrated with valid certificates.
• Attend FAT and SAT of HV and LV electrical equipment.
• Control quality of electrical materials received at site.
• Prepare concise weekly and monthly inspection reports.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience as an inspector in oil and gas and petrochemical industries, covering new construction and brownfield modifications of 33 kV, 11 kV, 3.3 kV and 415 V power distribution systems, switchgear, control gear, distribution boards, UPS, earthing and lighting, underground cabling and umbilical cable laying, cathodic protection and small power distribution systems.
• Experience interpreting and applying EPC contractor and vendor design documentation for instrumentation and control systems, including DCS, ESD, fire and gas systems and control room architecture.
• Experience liaising with EPC contractors, manufacturers and client representatives during FAT and SAT of electric equipment.
• Good knowledge of ISO and other international standards, and fluency in English.