Electrical Specialist
- Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, QC, Canada
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- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical and/or instrumentation inspection, QA/QC, commissioning, construction, or manufacturing environments.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Third-Party Electrical & Instrumentation Inspectors
Location: Montreal, Quebec and surrounding areas
Type: Contract / Freelance / As-Needed Assignments
We are seeking experienced Third-Party Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Inspectors to support vendor surveillance, source inspections, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and quality assurance activities at manufacturers and supplier facilities throughout Quebec.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform inspections of electrical and instrumentation equipment during manufacturing, assembly, and testing.
- Witness FATs and verify compliance with project specifications, quality plans, and applicable standards.
- Inspect equipment such as switchgear, MCCs, transformers, control panels, instrumentation systems, PLC/DCS panels, and fiber optic systems.
- Review quality documentation, material certifications, test reports, and calibration records.
- Identify non-conformances and prepare inspection reports.
- Provide timely communication and progress updates to clients and project teams.
- Monitor manufacturing schedules and support expediting activities as required.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Technology, Industrial Automation, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical and/or instrumentation inspection, QA/QC, commissioning, construction, or manufacturing environments.
- Previous third-party inspection, FAT, or vendor surveillance experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of CSA, CEC, IEC, IEEE, ISA, and ISO standards.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, inspection test plans (ITPs), and technical documentation.
- Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
Preferred
- Bilingual English/French.
- CET designation, electrical trade certification, ISA certification, or equivalent industry credentials.
- Experience in power generation, utilities, industrial manufacturing, mining, oil & gas, or infrastructure projects.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to supplier and project locations throughout Quebec.
- Ability to work independently and represent client interests professionally.
Join our network of qualified inspectors supporting major industrial, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing projects across Quebec and Canada.
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Responsibilities
Inspect electrical and instrumentation equipment during manufacturing, assembly, and testing, and witness factory acceptance tests to verify compliance with project specifications, quality plans, and applicable standards. Review quality records, identify and report non-conformances, communicate progress to clients and project teams, and support manufacturing schedule monitoring and expediting.
Requirements
Candidates need a diploma or degree in a relevant electrical, instrumentation, or automation discipline and at least five years of related inspection, QA/QC, commissioning, construction, or manufacturing experience. They must understand applicable industry standards and technical documentation, communicate and write reports effectively, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to travel throughout Quebec; relevant certifications and English-French bilingualism are preferred.
Skills
- Electrical Inspection
- Instrumentation Inspection
- Vendor Surveillance
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Non-Conformance Reporting
- Technical Documentation Review
- Electrical Drawings Interpretation
- Inspection Test Plans
- Standards Compliance
- Report Writing
- Manufacturing Schedule Monitoring
- Expediting
- Client Communication
- Travel Readiness
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Trades
- Construction
Keywords
- Electrical And Instrumentation Inspection
- Vendor Surveillance
- Source Inspection
- Factory Acceptance Testing
- FAT
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Switchgear
- Motor Control Centers
- Transformers
- Control Panels
- Instrumentation Systems
- PLC/DCS Panels
- Fiber Optic Systems
- CSA Standards
- Canadian Electrical Code
- IEC Standards
- IEEE Standards
- ISA Standards
- ISO Standards
- Inspection Test Plans
- Material Certifications
- Test Reports
- Calibration Records
- Non-Conformance Reports
- CET Designation
- ISA Certification
- Power Generation
- Utilities