Focal Point and Local Representative

Location : KSA

Project Type :
Quality Assurance & Quality Surveillance (QA / QS) Electrical Infrastructure

Engagement :
Full-Time (Fixed-Term or Project-Based)

1. Local Coordination & Client Engagement

• Serve as the primary in-country contact for the clients project quality and engineering teams.
• Attend daily and weekly meetings with client stakeholders to discuss inspection schedules, punch list status, and corrective action tracking.
• Coordinate day-to-day mobilisation, site access, and logistics for inspectors and QA personnel across project locations.
• Represent the consulting firm in alignment meetings, workshops, and review boards.

2. Inspection Management & QA / QS Assurance

• Ensure the inspection teams are aligned with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Surveillance Plans (QSPs), and relevant client standards.
• Monitor live inspections, vendor visits, FATs, and witness tests to ensure correct coverage and documentation.
• Verify compliance with QA / QS procedures during fabrication, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure timely submission of inspection reports, punch list records, and NCRs from the field.

3. Technical Support & Issue Resolution

• Act as a technical bridge between the Project Manager and site teams, helping interpret drawings, specifications, or QA / QS procedures.
• Escalate technical deviations, non-conformances, or safety issues in line with escalation protocols.
• Participate in root cause analyses and validate the implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Liaise with local vendors and EPCs to resolve open items related to inspection hold points or QA documentation.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure consistent QA documentation flow from inspectors to project controls and client platforms.
• Validate the quality, completeness, and traceability of inspection records prior to submission.
• Maintain site registers for NCRs, punch points, and site inspection records in alignment with project requirements.
• Support generation of daily, weekly, and monthly summary reports reflecting local progress and risks.

5. Regulatory & Cultural Compliance

• Ensure all inspection activities comply with national safety laws, utility regulations, and local labour practices.
• Act as a liaison between international staff and local authorities or facility owners when necessary.
• Support culturally appropriate engagement and conflict resolution when interfacing with diverse stakeholder groups.

Professional Experience :

• Minimum 10 years of experience in electrical infrastructure projects, specifically in generation, transmission, or distribution environments.
• At least 5 years in a field-based quality assurance, inspection coordination, or local representation role.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing inspection delivery across fabrication yards, project sites, substations, or grid infrastructure.
• Familiarity with the QA / QS requirements of major GCC utilities (e.g., SEC, DEWA, KAHRAMAA, ADWEA, etc.).

Technical Competencies :

• Solid understanding of inspection workflows and QA documentation across HV / LV electrical systems.
• Knowledge of key standards and codes: ISO 9001, IEC 60076 (transformers), IEC 62271 (switch gear), IEC 61000 (EMC / PQ), and FAT / SAT protocols.
• Experience with field-level NCR management, QA / QC checklists, ITP monitoring, and vendor surveillance activities.
• Capable of validating technical deliverables, drawings, test results, and material traceability.

Educational Background :

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• QA / QC training or certification (e.g., ISO 9001 : 2015 Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor) preferred.
• HSE training (e.g., basic safety, permit to work) is desirable.

• Power Quality (PQ) familiarity is beneficial, especially if inspections involve interface with protection relays, harmonic filters, or commissioning phases.
• Hands‑on familiarity with inspection reporting tools and QA databases (e.g., SharePoint, GoCanvas, Maximo, iAuditor).
• Previous experience representing a foreign consultancy in a local delivery environment…