Electrical Inspector

Key Responsibilities

Inspection and verification

• Inspect electrical installations against issued-for-construction drawings, project specifications, the Canadian Electrical Code Part I as adopted in BC (BC Electrical Code Regulation), and applicable CSA standards.
• Verify hazardous location installations (Class I, Zone 1/Zone 2) for equipment certification, sealing, cable glands and area classification compliance.
• Inspect grounding and bonding systems, cable tray and conduit, cable pulling and terminations, lighting, heat tracing and cathodic protection installations.
• Inspect power distribution equipment, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, E-houses and UPS systems.
• Inspect instrumentation and control wiring interfaces in coordination with the Instrumentation Inspector.

Testing and quality documentation

• Witness and verify electrical testing: insulation resistance (megger), continuity, ground resistance, hi-pot, phase rotation, relay and breaker testing, and loop checks.
• Review and enforce Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs); attend hold and witness points.
• Review contractor QC records, test reports, redlines and material certifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Raise, track and close non-conformance reports (NCRs) and deficiency lists.
• Write clear daily inspection reports and keep accurate records in the project quality management system.

Coordination and turnover

• Attend pre-job, coordination and quality meetings; communicate issues to contractors and the client’s team.
• Work with engineering to resolve field questions, RFIs and design changes.
• Support mechanical completion, pre-commissioning and commissioning, including punch lists and turnover packages.
• Verify as-built drawings reflect the final installation.

Safety and compliance

• Follow and promote the client’s and Contact Professionals’ safety requirements, including hazard assessments, permits, lock-out/tag-out and energy isolation.
• Stop or report work that is unsafe or non-compliant.
• Support compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements (e.g. CSA Z662, Canada Energy Regulator or BC Energy Regulator conditions, Technical Safety BC requirements, as applicable).

Required Qualifications

• Journeyperson Electrician with Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement (Construction Electrician or Industrial Electrician) – mandatory.
• 10+ years of electrical experience in oil and gas, midstream or heavy industrial construction, including at least 3 years in an inspection, QA/QC or supervisory role.
• Working knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code Part I (as adopted in BC), hazardous location requirements and relevant CSA standards.
• Experience with pump stations, compressor stations, terminals or similar facilities.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams, schematics, layout drawings, cable schedules and vendor documentation.
• Experience witnessing electrical testing and reviewing test records.
• Strong written reporting skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic QA/QC or completions systems.
• Valid safety tickets: Standard First Aid/CPR, H2S Alive, CSTS-2020 (or equivalent), WHMIS, Fall Protection and Ground Disturbance Level II awareness.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and a clean driver's abstract.
• Ability to pass Contact Professionals pre-placement screening, including drug and alcohol testing, criminal background check, and any client site-access or security screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Dual ticket: Instrumentation and Control Technician.
• Previous owner-side or third-party inspection experience on major pipeline projects for a large operator.
• Experience with medium-voltage systems (up to 25 kV) and utility interconnections.
• Familiarity with cathodic protection, AC mitigation and electrical heat tracing systems.
• Experience with completions software (e.g. Procore, WinPCS, ProjectWise or similar).
• Hazardous location certification or training (e.g. CompEx or equivalent).

Working Conditions

• Outdoor field work in all weather conditions, including central BC winters (temperatures to -30°C or colder).
• Remote work sites; camp or local accommodation may be provided, depending on client arrangements.
• Regular walking on uneven terrain, climbing ladders and stairs, and working at heights or in confined spaces.
• Required PPE includes FR clothing, hard hat, safety boots, eye and hearing protection.
• Frequent driving between sites on highways and lease roads.

What We Offer

• Long-term placement on a major multi-year infrastructure project with a leading energy operator.
• Competitive day rate paid through Contact Professionals, plus subsistence/LOA and truck or mileage allowance (details confirmed at offer).
• Rotational schedule with regular time off.
• A dedicated Contact Professionals recruiter and account manager as your point of contact before and during the assignment.
• Access to future contract opportunities across Contact Professionals’ network of energy and infrastructure clients.