Job Description
Position Title: Senior Quality Inspector Electrical
Department: QC
Working Environment: Office / Onsite / Offsite
Job Purpose
The Senior Quality Inspector Electrical is responsible for leading, planning, executing, supervising, and verifying inspections and testing of electrical materials, equipment, and installations onboard ships, in workshops, during commissioning phases, and at offsite locations. The role ensures full compliance with project requirements, ADSB procedures, contractual obligations, and applicable international standards including Tasneef, Lloyd's Register, IEC, EASA, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and OSHAD.
The role also provides technical guidance, mentoring, and oversight to junior inspectors and supports continuous improvement of the electrical quality management system.
Reporting Structure
Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities & Authorities
Inspection Planning & Leadership
- Review and interpret complex project drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Develop and approve detailed inspection and test plans (ITPs), checklists, and inspection strategies for electrical works.
- Identify critical quality and safety risks and define inspection hold, witness, and review points.
Material and Equipment Inspection
- Lead inspections of electrical materials and equipment received at warehouse or site.
- Verify compliance with approved vendor documentation, specifications, purchase orders, and classification requirements.
- Provide technical recommendations on material acceptance, rejection, or conditional release.
Production and Installation Inspections
- Supervise and perform inspections during all stages of electrical production and installation, including:
- Cable trays, supports, and penetrations
- Cable laying, routing, dressing, and termination
- Tagging, identification, and labeling systems
- Ensure electrical works comply with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and OH&S requirements.
Project Quality Control & Assurance
- Act as the focal point for electrical quality matters at project level.
- Monitor and control quality performance across multiple project phases.
- Ensure compliance with ADSB procedures, industry standards, technical instructions, and project-specific requirements.
- Provide technical input during design reviews, method statements, and risk assessments.
Testing, Commissioning & Verification
- Lead the planning, coordination, and witnessing of electrical testing and commissioning activities.
- Review and validate test procedures, test reports, and commissioning documentation.
- Ensure all systems and equipment meet contractual, regulatory, and classification requirements prior to handover.
Testing Equipment Control
- Ensure inspection and testing equipment are calibrated, certified, and used correctly.
- Verify compliance with calibration programs and measurement system requirements.
Final Inspection & Client Interface
- Lead final inspections and acceptance activities with customers, equipment suppliers, consultants, and classification societies.
- Represent the organization in discussions related to electrical quality, compliance, and acceptance criteria.
Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Review, approve, and maintain electrical inspection records, NCRs, test reports, and quality dossiers.
- Ensure complete and accurate documentation for audits, classification approval, and project closeout.
Non-Conformities & Corrective Actions
- Lead investigation, root cause analysis, and closure of electrical non-conformities and rest points.
- Verify effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
- Escalate critical quality issues to management with technical recommendations.
Internal Coordination & Mentoring
- Coordinate closely with QHSE, engineering, production, commissioning, and supply chain teams.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to junior quality inspectors.
- Support competency development and performance improvement within the inspection team.
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE)
- Ensure full compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.
- Promote a strong safety and quality culture during inspections and site activities.
- Support audits, management reviews, and compliance assessments.
Continuous Improvement & Best Practices
- Identify and drive improvements in inspection processes, ITPs, checklists, and reporting systems.
- Benchmark practices against international standards and industry best practices.
- Support cost reduction, productivity improvement, and risk mitigation initiatives.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Ensure consistent implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and controls.
- Contribute to the development and revision of electrical quality procedures and standards.
Communications & Working Relationships
Internal
- Section Head QA & QC
- QC team members
- Engineering, Production, and Commissioning teams
- Project Management
- Supply Chain
- Fire and Safety teams
External
- Customers
- Consultants
- Classification Societies
- Subcontractors
- Vendors and Equipment Suppliers
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Marine Engineering, or equivalent qualification from a reputable institution.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 810 years of relevant experience in electrical quality inspection within commercial and/or military shipbuilding or ship repair environments.
- Prior experience in a senior or lead inspection role is preferred.
Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced knowledge of shipbuilding, maintenance, and repair processes
- Strong expertise in electrical systems, installations, and commissioning
- In-depth understanding of shipbuilding quality management systems
- Thorough knowledge of classification societies and regulatory requirements
- Leadership, mentoring, and supervision skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent planning, organizational, and multitasking skills
- Effective communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in computer applications, reporting, and documentation systems
