Electro-Mechanical Inspector

Job description / Role

Our client, an engineering consultancy firm, is currently looking for an Electro-Mechanical Inspector for their infrastructure project in Abu Dhabi. For this role, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure performance of the work in strict accordance with the plans and specifications.
• Maintain a detailed diary of the day’s work activities, issues, work approved or rejected, hours of operation, labor and equipment used, etc. and sign at the end of each day.
• Interface with the public, especially residents and business owners adjacent to the work to mitigate the construction impacts.
• Coordinate with the contractor’s foreman in charge of the work daily to advice on the proper execution of the work.
• Coordinate with the Materials Inspector and arrange for sampling and testing of satisfactorily completed work, and quality assurance testing of suspect materials.
• Coordinate with the Surveyors to check the line and grade of completed work for conformance with the plans and specifications.
• Report questionable methods of operation by the Contractor to the concerned Engineer.
• Report to the concerned Engineer any failure of the Contractor to conform to plans and specifications and to provide good workmanship.
• Process the Request to check work forms and maintain records of their status.
• Take measurement of works inspected.
• Maintain records of completed works for interim and final payment and as-built plans.
• Maintain detailed records of work performed by the contractor on a Day Works basis.
• Make special notes and document the Contractor’s activities that may lead to claims.
• Be fair and firm in dealings with the Contractor. Consider alternatives and consequences carefully before making decisions.
• Issue instructions to the Foreman in Charge of the work and do not argue with the Contractor or his representatives.
• Notify the concerned Engineer of conditions that render it impractical or unreasonable to enforce the specifications.
• Report and document any accident that occurs on site and notify the concerned Engineer immediately.