Inspector Electrical and Instrumentation

Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector needed for a Major Offshore Wind project in the Netherlands.

Responsibilities:

• Act as client representative during inspections for electrical, instrumentation, control & automation vendor packages.
• Review vendor quality deliverables including ITPs, QC plans, as-built documentation, NCRs, and punch lists.
• Monitor and verify compliance with Employer's Requirements and international standards.
• Witness inspections and testing activities including FATs, hardware/software tests and electrical inspections.
• Conduct risk-based inspection scheduling, aligned with the QC Coordinator and Package Lead.
• Support engineering teams with quality-related queries and technical documentation review.
• Facilitate remote inspections using video systems such as HoloLens.
• Track and report all quality deviations, manage open points and follow-up actions.
• Perform frequent international travel to vendor manufacturing facilities in Europe.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate inspection results clearly to stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 10+ years' experience in QC inspection in electrical and instrumentation disciplines.
• Strong offshore background - Renewables, Oil & Gas or Maritime industry.
• Proven experience inspecting, Switchgear, breakers, transformers/bushings. Electric drives and motors. Automation and control systems.
• Confident reviewing ITPs, QC plans, FAT procedures, NCRs.
• Knowledge of relevant standards: BS, IEC, ISO, ATEX, API, EEMUA.
• Excellent communication skills - able to challenge suppliers respectfully and professionally.
• Strong problem-solving capability - identifies issues and drives recovery plans.
• Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High attention to detail with strong documentation accuracy.
• Fluent in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Must live in the Netherlands and have valid right-to-work.
• Valid driver's licence for NL/EU.
• Willing to travel frequently across Europe for vendor inspections.
• Comfortable working hybrid - 2 days/week at Arnhem office.