Electrical QC Inspector
About the role
Airswift is seeking an Electrical QC Inspector to work on a 4 week outage in Pasadena, TX. We're looking for locals who are open to working a 7/12 schedule on Night Shift. The Electrical QA/QC will serve as a key member of the project quality team verifying that electrical installations, materials, equipment and workmanship meet project specifications, regulatory requirements and industry standards. This is a field-based role located on an active industrial construction site during an outage and the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time in the field working directly with construction teams, electrical contractors, engineers, quality personnel and project leadership to verify compliance, identify issues and support successful project execution.
Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections and verification activities to ensure electrical systems installations and associated construction activities comply with project specifications, approved drawings, applicable codes, customer requirements and industry standards.
- Work closely with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and quality teams to monitor installation activities, evaluate workmanship, verify compliance and support the resolution of quality issues.
- Maintain quality standards throughout construction, commissioning, turnover and startup activities while contributing to the long-term reliability and performance of project facilities.
- Perform detailed inspections of electrical systems, equipment components and installations to verify compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, industry standards and applicable regulations.
- Support project quality programs and help ensure all electrical construction activities meet project quality requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and quality teams to promote quality excellence and compliance.
- Verify installation of electrical equipment, cable systems, grounding systems, raceways, terminations, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, instrumentation systems and associated infrastructure.
- Identify, document and report non-conformances while supporting project teams in the implementation of corrective actions.
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with project quality requirements and approved procedures.
- Participate in inspections, audits, surveillance activities and quality assessments across the project.
- Review inspection reports, test records, turnover documentation and quality control records for completeness and compliance.
- Provide practical guidance regarding quality assurance processes, inspection requirements and electrical standards.
- Support testing, commissioning and startup readiness activities related to electrical systems.
- Assist project teams in resolving electrical quality concerns and improving installation performance.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of inspections, tests, observations, audits and compliance activities.
- Support customer inspections, third-party reviews and regulatory compliance activities.
- Promote quality practices that reduce rework, improve installation efficiency and support responsible project delivery.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen quality performance and project outcomes.
- Support a strong culture of safety, quality, environmental stewardship and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Combination of electrical construction knowledge, quality control expertise, and field experience gained through supporting complex industrial projects.
- Technical school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training, and hands-on experience in electrical quality control, electrical construction, inspection, or related disciplines.
- Typically 5+ years of experience performing electrical inspections, quality control activities, or construction quality oversight within industrial project environments.
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, electrical construction methods, and installation practices.
- Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and project specifications.
- Experience conducting electrical inspections and verifying compliance with drawings, procedures, and technical requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to identify quality issues, evaluate compliance, and support effective corrective action implementation.
- Experience working within energy, chemicals, resources, manufacturing, power generation, infrastructure, or industrial construction environments.
- Familiarity with inspection and test plans, quality management systems, turnover documentation, and commissioning requirements.
- Ability to assess construction quality, identify deficiencies, and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills with experience maintaining inspection records, test reports, and compliance documentation.
- Proficiency with quality control systems, inspection tools, digital reporting platforms, and document management systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience participating in audits, quality assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Commitment to safety, quality, sustainability, operational excellence, and professional development.
- Experience supporting projects that integrate both traditional and emerging energy technologies is considered an asset.
Schedule
4 week outage in Pasadena, TX; 7/12 schedule on Night Shift.