Project Inspector- Electrical (Wawa)

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About the Role

To conduct inspection, monitoring, and verification of electrical works for the Wawa Off stream Pumped Storage Project (OE PSP), ensuring that all electrical installations, equipment, and systems are executed in accordance with approved engineering drawings, technical specifications, applicable codes and standards, and project quality and safety requirements.

The position is responsible for identifying construction deficiencies, monitoring corrective actions, witnessing testing and commissioning activities, and providing technical reports to ensure the quality, reliability, and safe operation of electrical systems.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect electrical installation works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and construction requirements.
• Monitor installation of electrical equipment, cables, conduits, cable trays, grounding systems, and other electrical components.
• Verify proper installation, alignment, termination, and workmanship of electrical systems.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify deviations from approved plans
• Coordinate with contractors and construction personnel regarding inspection requirements.
• Review and verify Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and inspection checklists.
• Witness and verify electrical inspection and testing activities.
• Check the quality and compliance of delivered electrical materials and equipment.
• Monitor implementation of approved quality control procedures.

• Document non-conformances and monitor corrective and preventive actions.
• Witness electrical testing activities, including insulation resistance, continuity, grounding resistance, and functional testing.
• Monitor testing and verification of electrical equipment and systems.
• Assist in checking electrical test reports and commissioning documentation.
• Verify that testing procedures are conducted in accordance with approved specifications and applicable standards.

• Coordinate with commissioning engineers and contractors during testing and pre-commissioning activities.
• Monitor compliance with electrical safety procedures and project HSE requirements.
• Ensure safe working practices during electrical installation, testing, and inspection activities.
• Identify potential electrical hazards, unsafe conditions, and work practices.
• Verify implementation of lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding, and other electrical safety measures.

• Immediately report unsafe conditions and coordinate appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, progress updates, and technical observations.
• Maintain records of inspections, test results, site instructions, and non-conformance reports.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, instrumentation, and other project disciplines to address interface issues.
• Monitor the status of outstanding inspection requests and corrective actions.

• Provide technical recommendations and updates to the Electrical Engineer or Resident Engineer.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized university or institution. 

• Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) license issued by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) is preferred. 

• Relevant training or certification in electrical inspection, construction quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC), and electrical safety. 

• Training in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) and construction safety is an advantage. 

• Knowledge of applicable Philippine electrical codes, international electrical standards, and relevant project specifications. 
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in electrical construction, inspection, supervision, or quality assurance and quality control. 

• Experience in power plant, hydropower, pumped storage, substation, or other large-scale infrastructure projects is preferred. 

• Experience in inspecting electrical installations, equipment, cable systems, grounding, and power distribution systems. 

• Experience in witnessing electrical testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities. 

• Experience in reviewing electrical drawings, technical specifications, inspection reports, and testing documentation. 

• Experience working with EPC contractors, construction teams, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering personnel.

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