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Electrical Inspector – Low & Medium Voltage (12‑month contract)
SGS · Karachi
Job description
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to lead low‑voltage (LV) and medium‑voltage (MV) system inspections on a 12‑month contract at refinery or petrochemical facilities. The role involves ensuring compliance with IEC standards, local codes, and hazardous‑area requirements throughout installation, testing, and commissioning phases.
Key responsibilities
- Inspect and verify LV and MV switchboards, distribution panels, and related equipment against approved drawings and specifications.
- Witness and validate installation, testing, and commissioning of LV/MV systems, including cable terminations, bus‑bar connections, and protective relays.
- Perform insulation resistance, high‑potential, and continuity testing on cables and equipment.
- Review and confirm protection relay settings, coordination studies, and protective device configurations.
- Ensure compliance with hazardous‑area classification and Ex‑certification requirements for LV/MV installations.
- Conduct functional testing such as interlock verification and emergency‑shutdown testing.
Required profile
- B.E. in Electrical Engineering.
- IEC certification or a minimum of 10 years’ experience inspecting LV and MV electrical systems in refineries or petrochemical plants.
- In‑depth knowledge of IEC 60364, IEC 60947 and relevant local and international electrical codes.
Required skills
- LV and MV electrical system inspection.
- IEC standards application (60364, 60947).
- Switchboard and distribution panel verification.
- Cable termination and bus‑bar connection inspection.
- Protective relay testing and settings verification.
- Insulation resistance, high‑potential and continuity testing.
- Protection relay coordination studies.
- Hazardous‑area classification compliance and Ex‑certification.
- Functional testing, including interlock and emergency‑shutdown procedures.
What we offer
- 12‑month contract position.
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