Swan Global

Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector

Swan Global  •  Doha, QA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Perform inspection of electrical and instrumentation equipment installed in potentially explosive atmospheres (hazardous areas) at Ras Laffan Industrial City. Verify compliance with IEC 60079 series, ATEX / IECEx standards, and site area classification. Act as the competent person for Ex equipment inspection.

KEY DUTIES

Ex Equipment Inspection

  • Inspect Ex-rated electrical and instrumentation equipment in classified zones (Zone 1, Zone 2, and Gas Groups IIA, IIB, IIC), including:

Installation Compliance Verification

  • Verify installation compliance with:
  • Check:

Inspection Types (Per IEC 60079-17)

  • Conduct initial inspections (new installations before energization)
  • Conduct periodic inspections (scheduled based on area zoning and risk assessment)
  • Conduct sample inspections (spot checks for ongoing compliance)
  • Inspection grades to include:

Area Classification & Documentation Review

  • Review area classification drawings and verify:
  • Review equipment schedules, loop drawings, and instrument index

Deficiency Identification & Reporting

  • Identify and document deficiencies including:
  • Raise Inspection Findings and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with photographic evidence and code references
  • Follow up on corrective actions and close-out verification

I&E Instrumentation Activities

  • Review:
  • Verify smart instruments are properly addressed and configured per loop drawings
  • Witness loop testing or calibration if requested by client

Coordination & Reporting

  • Liaise with client (QatarEnergy / operator), EPC contractor, and subcontractor E&I teams
  • Attend pre-commissioning, inspection walkdowns, and punch list meetings
  • Prepare and submit daily inspection reports, punch lists, and final Ex inspection dossiers

HSE & Permitting

  • Follow Ras Laffan Hot Work and Electrical Work permit requirements
  • Ensure gas testing is performed before opening Ex d enclosures (hot permit required)
  • Participate in JSA / TBT before starting any inspection activity

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid CompEx Certificate (Ex01–Ex04 units as absolute minimum)
  • CompEx Ex11 (Gas and dust) or Ex05–Ex06 (Ex tD dust) are advantageous

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on E&I inspection experience in oil & gas industry
  • At least 2 years of dedicated Ex / hazardous area inspection experience
  • Experience with greenfield (new installation) and brownfield (operating plant) inspections
  • LNG, refinery, or petrochemical background preferred

Technical Knowledge

  • IEC 60079 series – all relevant parts (0, 7, 11, 14, 17, 19, 31)
  • ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) and IECEx Scheme fundamentals
  • Area classification principles (IEC 60079-10-1 for gas, 60079-10-2 for dust)
Swan Global

About Swan Global

SwanGlobal values relationships. We understand that humans organising themselves for goals larger than themselves is at the heart of the progress of civilization. For this end, we are here to facilitate organisations and individuals coming together.

We do this by taking out the mundane admin-intensive work that comes with human-resource management. This allows our clients to focus on strategic initiatives, and let’s our candidates focus on honing their skills.

Servicing global clients in the world's largest sectors. Headquartered out of the prime district of Doha, we are one of Qatar’s fastest growing staffing & recruitment companies. Since 2014, we have equipped over 240 companies with over a 250,000 staff, clocking over 24 million person-hours of work. The SwanGlobal team ensures staff onboarding of suitable candidates within 04-06 weeks.

We have a large roster of blue, grey and white collared workers specialised work, ranging from engineering-led heavy industries to soft skills interaction-based verticals across the country.

We are proud to say that almost every construction company in Qatar has Swan staff building their business. As we grow roots in a wider business ecosystem we have staffers, on our payroll, in Oil & Gas, Retail, Hospitality, Event Staffing and many more.

The Swan Global team ensures staff onboarding of suitable candidates within 04-06 weeks.

We have a large roster of blue, grey and white collared workers specialised work, ranging from engineering-led heavy industries to soft skills interaction-based verticals across the country.

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Doha, QA
Year Founded
2014
Website
swan.qa
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