E & I Supervising Engineer

SGS · Ho Chi Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

  • Junior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-08
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job description

Job Description
Operating as an independent Type‑A Inspector Engineer (ISO/IEC 17020), the E&I Inspector Engineer plans, executes, and reports inspection and test activities spanning manufacturing, installation, pre‑commissioning, and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems for Oil & Gas, Power, and Utilities projects.
1. TPI Governance, Planning & Risk

- Uphold ISO/IEC 17020 impartiality.

- Review PQP, ITPs, datasheets, C&E matrices, and vendor procedures.

- Conduct Pre-Inspection Meetings and verify readiness.

- Build risk-based inspection plans.

- Coordinate with Client/EPC, OEMs, and TPIs.
2. Electrical Engineering & Inspection

- Inspect LV/MV switchgear, MCCs, transformers, UPS, drives, lighting, earthing.

- Witness FAT/SAT: dielectric tests, DLRO, IR/PI, TTR, SFRA (as applicable).

- Perform relay testing (secondary/primary injection).

- Verify cable installation, terminations, glanding, earthing.

- Conduct hazardous area inspections (IEC 60079‑17).
3. Instrumentation, Control & Telecoms

- Inspect transmitters, analyzers, control valves, MOVs/AOVs, marshalling cabinets.

- Witness calibration, loop checks, and functional tests.

- Witness C&E testing (SIS/ESD/F&G).

- Verify digital comms: HART, FF, Profibus/Profinet.

- Verify Ex equipment compliance and entity parameters.
4. Documentation, Traceability & Release

- Verify certificates, Ex compliance, calibration records, FAT/SAT reports.

- Issue inspection reports, NCRs, and punch lists.

- Validate MDR/MRB/ITR.

- Recommend Release Notes.
5. HSE & Regulatory Compliance

- Enforce electrical safety, LOTO, arc‑flash boundaries.

- Verify compliance with local electrical standards and ATEX/IECEx.

- Stop work when required.
6. Stakeholder & Technical Leadership

- Interface impartially with Client/EPC/OEM.

- Support inspection readiness.

- Provide engineering-level insights in recurring issues.
7. DELIVERABLES

- Inspection plans, daily/weekly reports.

- NCR/CAR documentation.

- Release Notes.

- MDR/MRB/ITR deliverables.

Qualifications
Education/Experience

Required Qualifications (Must‑Have)

- Education: Diploma/Bachelor’s in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering (or equivalent).

- Experience: 8+ years E&I inspection/commissioning, incl. 3+ years as TPI/Client‑Rep on EPC/EPCM projects (Oil & Gas, Power, Utilities).

- Test & Protection: OEM or industry training for relay test sets (Omicron/Doble), primary/secondary injection; evidence of LV/MV cable testing (IR/PI/VLF/hipot).

- Hands‑on Expertise: FAT/SAT witnessing, protection testing, transformer basic tests (TTR/WR/IR/PI), earthing tests, loop checks, C&E testing, SIS/F&G functional tests.

- Digital Skills: Inspection/reporting systems, and MS Office.

- Soft Skills: Impartial judgment, concise reporting, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Grid interface experience (IEC 61850).

- Custody transfer metering and analyzer systems.

- AMPP/NACE CIP, thermography certification.

- SIL lifecycle experience.

- Supplier audit experience (ISO 9001/IECEx/ATEX) and root cause analysis
EXPERIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS

- Quality & TPI: ISO/IEC 17020 (TPI), ISO 9001 (suppliers), ISO/IEC 17025 (labs)

- Electrical Installations: IEC 60364, IEC 61439 (switchgear), IEC 60204‑1 (machinery), IEC 60529 (IP), NEMA, IEEE guides

- Power Systems & Protection: IEC/IEEE relaying (e.g., IEEE C37 series), CT/VT IEC 61869, IEC 61850 (GOOSE/MMS) for substation comms

- Hazardous Areas: IEC 60079 series (incl. 60079‑14 design/selection & 60079‑17 inspection/maintenance), IECEx/ATEX conformity

- Instrumentation & SIS: IEC 61508/61511 (SIL), ISA symbology (ISA‑5.1), project/OEM standards

Additional Information
Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package (including base salary and allowances);

• 13th‑month salary and annual performance‑based bonus;

• Holiday bonuses for major public holidays and birthday gift;

• 100% salary during probation period;

• Annual leaves: 18 days / year, sick leaves;

• Full participation in social, health and unemployment insurance in accordance with Vietnamese Labor law;

• Annual health check‑up provided as per company policy;

• Company‑provided working tools and equipment;

• Annual performance review and salary adjustment;

• Annual team‑building activities and employee engagement programs;

• Career development opportunities within a world‑leading company.

Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company — the global benchmark for quality and integrity.
With over 140 years of global expertise and a presence in Vietnam since 1989, SGS Vietnam supports businesses in meeting international standards and achieving sustainable growth.
Today, we operate a nationwide network of 10+ offices and laboratories, supported by over 1,600 professionals delivering trusted solutions across diverse industries.
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