Role & responsibilities

We are expanding our Pan-India empanelment network of seasoned Freelance Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I;) Inspection Engineers. Operating on an on-call, manday contract basis, you will represent Inspax and our clients at vendor manufacturing facilities and project sites. Your primary mandate is to verify that equipment, materials, and systems comply strictly with approved drawings, Purchase Order (PO) specifications, Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), and applicable national/international codes prior to dispatch or commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

1. Pre-Inspection & Document Review

- Review Purchase Orders (PO), Technical Specifications, Approved Datasheets, Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), Wiring Schematics, P&IDs;, and Client-Approved Quality Assurance Plans (QAP) / Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) prior to site visits.
- Verify vendor quality documentation, including Raw Material Test Certificates (MTCs), sub-vendor approvals, type test reports (CPRI/ERDA/accredited labs), and valid calibration certificates for all measuring and test equipment (IMTE).

2. Stage & Final Inspection (Electrical Equipment)

- Witness routine, acceptance, and special tests at vendor works for Transformers (Power & Distribution), Switchgear (HT/LT Panels, MCC, PCC, VFD, Busducts), Rotating Machines (HT/LT Motors, Generators), Cables & Conductors (Power, Control, Instrumentation), UPS/Battery Systems, and Lighting/Earthing Materials.
- Perform physical verification, dimensional checks, IP (Ingress Protection) verification, bill of materials (BOM) audits, and coating/painting thickness (DFT) inspections.
- Witness key electrical tests including High Voltage (HV) / Dielectric tests, Insulation Resistance (IR), Megger tests, Winding Resistance, Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR), Magnetic Balance,



No-Load/Full-Load tests, Functional Interlock checks, and Temperature Rise tests.

3. Stage & Final Inspection (Instrumentation & Automation)

- Conduct inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for Field Instruments (Pressure, Temperature, Flow, Level transmitters, gauges, switches), Control Valves, On-Off Valves, Actuators, and PSVs/PRVs.
- Witness loop checks, calibration verification, hydro-testing/pneumatic seat leakage testing of valves, and functional testing of PLC, DCS, ESD, and SCADA panels.
- Verify hazardous area compliance (ATEX / IECEx / PESO / CCOE certifications) for Ex-proof (Ex d, Ex e, Ex i) enclosures and instruments.

4. Compliance, Reporting & Release

- Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) or Punch Lists immediately upon identifying deviations from approved specifications, and verify corrective actions before clearance.
- Verify final packing, preservation, weatherproofing, and shipping marks to ensure zero transit damage.
- Issue Inspection Release Notes (IRN) / Inspection Certificates upon satisfactory completion of all contractual hold and witness points.
- Submit comprehensive, accurate, and photo-documented Daily Inspection Reports (DIR) and test logs to the Inspax Coordination Desk within 24 hours of inspection completion.

Preferred candidate profile

- Education: Bachelors Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering,



Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, or Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE).
- Experience:

- Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Third-Party Inspection (TPI), vendor surveillance, or QA/QC within Oil & Gas, Refineries, Power Plants, Petrochemicals, or Heavy Engineering sectors (minimum 8+ years preferred for Diploma holders).
- Prior empanelment or working experience with reputed TPI agencies (e.g., BV, TUV, SGS, DNV, Lloyds, EIL, PDIL, RITES, Intertek) is a strong advantage.

Technical Competencies & Code Knowledge

- Codes & Standards: Thorough working knowledge of IEC, IEEE, IS (Bureau of Indian Standards), NEC, API, ISA, ASME, and OISD standards.
- Hazardous Area Standards: Strong understanding of IEC 60079 series, PESO/CCOE regulations, and hazardous area classification (Zone 0, 1, 2).
- Soft Skills & Ethics: High level of professional integrity, zero tolerance for conflict of interest, solid client-facing communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office/digital reporting tools.

Perks and benefits

Engagement Terms (Manday Contract)

- Compensation: Competitive per-manday rate based on experience, qualifications, and inspection complexity.
- Travel & Logistics: Local conveyance, outstation travel (train/air as per policy), lodging, and boarding expenses reimbursed at actuals or per agreed corporate allowance upon submission of valid bills.
- Payment Cycle: Timely settlement of manday invoices and expense claims as per Inspaxs standard vendor payment terms (typically 15–30 days post-submission of accepted reports and invoices).
- Availability: Flexibility to travel on short notice (24–48 hours) within your home region or across India depending on assignment requirements.

📌 Freelance Inspection Engineer Electrical and Instrumentation (India)
🏢 Inspax Inspection and Certification Consultants
📍 India