Electrical QC Supervisor (Neom Pipeline Project)

Electrical QC Supervisor – Pipeline Project (NEOM)

Below is a NEOM pipeline-project focused Job Description for an Electrical QC Supervisor. It emphasizes electrical infrastructure associated with pipeline works, including underground utilities, cable systems, grounding, panels, testing, inspection documentation, and client/consultant coordination. Current NEOM-related postings also emphasize IEC/Saudi codes, ITPs, method statements, inspection requests, testing, and Schedule Q compliance.

Job Title

Electrical QC Supervisor – Pipeline Project

Location: NEOM, Saudi Arabia
Department: Quality Control / QA-QC
Reports To: QA/QC Manager / Project QA/QC Manager
Project: Pipeline / Infrastructure Project

Job Summary

The Electrical QC Supervisor will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all electrical quality control activities related to the pipeline and associated infrastructure works. The position ensures that electrical materials, installation, testing, and commissioning activities comply with approved IFC drawings, project specifications, ITPs, method statements, applicable IEC standards, Saudi regulations, and NEOM/client requirements.

The role will coordinate closely with construction, engineering, commissioning, subcontractors, third-party inspectors, consultants, and the client to ensure quality requirements are achieved and all inspection and testing records are properly completed.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electrical Quality Control

• Supervise day-to-day electrical QC inspection activities on the pipeline project.
• Inspect electrical installations against approved IFC/shop drawings, specifications and approved method statements.
• Ensure electrical works comply with approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project quality procedures.
• Monitor quality of installation for:
• Power and control cables
• Cable trays and supports
• Conduits and duct banks
• Junction boxes
• Distribution boards and panels
• Lighting systems
• Earthing and bonding systems
• Electrical equipment
• Instrumentation-related electrical interfaces
• Underground electrical utilities
• Pipeline electrical/utility crossings and associated facilities.

2. Material Inspection

• Review electrical material submittals and approved material documents.
• Conduct Material Receiving Inspection (MIR) for cables, panels, conduits, cable trays, earthing materials, electrical equipment and accessories.
• Verify materials against approved specifications, datasheets, certificates and project requirements.
• Ensure damaged, incorrect or non-conforming materials are identified and properly segregated.

3. Inspection & Testing

• Coordinate and witness electrical testing activities in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Review test results for:
• Insulation resistance
• Continuity
• Earth resistance
• Grounding/bonding
• Polarity
• Cable testing
• Megger testing
• Functional testing
• Load testing
• Electrical equipment testing
• Witness pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all testing instruments are calibrated and have valid calibration certificates.
• Maintain proper inspection and test records. NEOM project quality plans specifically identify monitoring of insulation resistance, continuity, grounding, polarity, capacity/load and other electrical field tests.

4. RFI/WIR Management

• Prepare and coordinate Request for Inspection (RFI/WIR) submissions.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with the client/consultant.
• Ensure all required Hold, Witness and Surveillance points are properly managed.
• Follow up inspection comments and ensure timely closure.

5. NCR & Quality Issues

• Identify defective or non-conforming electrical works.
• Raise NCRs, Site Observation Reports (SORs) and quality observations when required.
• Coordinate with construction and engineering teams to determine corrective actions.
• Follow up corrective and preventive actions until complete closure.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for recurring quality problems.

6. Documentation & Quality Records

• Review and maintain:
• ITPs
• Method Statements
• Checklists
• MIRs
• WIRs/RFIs
• Test reports
• Calibration certificates
• Inspection reports
• NCR/SOR records
• Material certificates
• As-built records
• Pre-commissioning records
• Final quality dossiers/test packs.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly QC reports.
• Ensure electrical quality records are complete and ready for project handover.

7. Coordination

• Coordinate with Electrical Engineers, Construction Managers, Site Supervisors and Commissioning teams.
• Liaise with client, consultant, NEOM representatives and third-party inspection agencies.
• Participate in quality meetings and inspection coordination meetings.
• Review subcontractor electrical QC activities and ensure compliance with project requirements.

8. Pipeline Project Interface

• Monitor electrical works associated with pipeline infrastructure and facilities.
• Coordinate inspection of electrical systems installed around:
• Pumping facilities
• Valve stations
• Pipeline crossings
• Utility corridors
• Buildings and substations
• Temporary/permanent power systems
• Underground electrical networks.
• Ensure interfaces between electrical, mechanical, civil, instrumentation and pipeline works are properly inspected and documented.

Applicable Standards & Codes

Candidate should have good working knowledge of applicable project specifications and standards, including:

• IEC Standards
• Saudi Electrical Code / applicable Saudi regulations
• SEC requirements where applicable
• NFPA requirements where applicable
• NEC where specified by the project
• ISO 9001 / project QMS requirements
• Approved NEOM project specifications and quality requirements
• Approved IFC drawings, ITPs and Method Statements.

NEOM-related Electrical QC vacancies commonly specify knowledge of IEC standards, SEC/Saudi codes, project ITPs and method statements, with NEOM/infrastructure experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Saudi Council of Engineers registration is preferred/required where applicable.
• Relevant QA/QC certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Additional electrical inspection/testing certifications are an advantage.

Experience

• 8–12 years of total experience in electrical construction and QA/QC.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant Electrical QC experience on major infrastructure, utility, oil & gas, water or pipeline projects.
• Previous experience in NEOM, Saudi mega-projects, SWCC, SEC or similar infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Strong experience with underground utilities, cable systems, grounding and electrical testing.
• Experience supervising Electrical QC Inspectors and subcontractor QC teams.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of electrical construction inspection.
• Excellent understanding of ITPs and inspection procedures.
• Ability to review IFC/shop drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of electrical testing procedures.
• Good understanding of NCR/SOR and corrective-action processes.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and relevant QA/QC documentation systems.
• Ability to work in remote/large-scale NEOM project environments.

Pay: ﷼10,000.00 - ﷼12,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person