Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Inspector / Engineer (Contract)

About the role

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. The position is a contract role lasting 12 to 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating all Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for project equipment, ensuring tests are executed according to project requirements and witnessed by relevant stakeholders.
• Schedule and coordinate FATs with suppliers, project team, and customer representatives.
• Inspection of MV/HV Breakers, Voltage Transformers, Surge Arrestors, etc.
• Ensure that all test procedures, documentation, and acceptance criteria are in place prior to FAT.
• Facilitate communication between suppliers, engineering, quality, and customers during FAT activities.
• Track and document FAT results, ensuring that all punch-list items are recorded and closed.
• Distribute certified FAT reports and test certificates to the project team for turnover documentation.
• Ensure adherence to project specs, engineering drawings, and standards like National Electrical Code (NEC) & International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• Monitor and report on testing progress, quality metrics, and potential risks to project timelines.
• Witness & oversee the execution of tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional & non-functional requirements.
• Evaluate testing methodologies, tools, and processes to improve efficiency & effectiveness.
• Verify final documents have been completed and approved by the customer and responsible ENG/PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of electrical inspection experience
• Minimum 2-3 years of supplier expediting experience
• Minimum of 3-4 years shop / vendor surveillance experience
• Electrical Engineering background would be an asset
• Required to have FAT experience (Electrical, Type and any other tests)
• Project Planning, Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience is mandatory
• Must have inspection experience of MV/HV Breakers, Voltage Transformers, Surge Arrestors, etc.
• Must have understanding of E&I processes, codes and standards
• Ensures electrical/instrumentation installations meet codes (NEC/IEC), specs, and safety standards
• Must have industrial experience in Oil & gas / Power & Utlity / Construction / Manufacturing, etc.

Pay

$45-$55/hr + mileage as per IRS guidelines

Schedule

Up to 8 hrs per day/ 3 - 4 days per week

Benefits

• Expenses: Hotel, flight, meals, etc. will be reimbursed at cost. Applicable only if job location is outside city of residence and having client prior approval.

Location

Mount Pleasant, PA

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.