Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, operating a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in over 100 countries. The company provides specialized testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services across diverse sectors including energy, construction, chemicals, and consumer goods, helping businesses ensure the safety and quality of their products and processes.

In Spain, Intertek maintains a significant footprint with a focus on supporting the energy, industrial, and nuclear sectors through technical expertise and quality control. For international professionals, the company offers a multicultural environment and the opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and energy projects, often requiring English proficiency and technical certifications recognized globally.

Intertek's origins date back to the late 19th century with the founding of marine surveying and testing businesses by Caleb Brett and Milton Hersey. The modern group was formed through the consolidation of various testing and inspection firms, including ETL and Inchcape Testing Services, becoming a public company on the London Stock Exchange in 2002.

For international professionals

Global leader in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry with operations in over 100 countries.
Strong presence in Spanish industrial hubs, particularly supporting the energy, oil & gas, and nuclear sectors.
Frequent opportunities for specialized engineers, NDT inspectors, and quality assurance auditors.
English is often a primary or highly valued working language due to the international nature of their client base.
Offers a mix of permanent roles and freelance project-based opportunities for technical experts.

This job was published 9 months ago

Electrical and Instrumentation Inspector

Intertek

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Intertek, we are a world-leading Total Quality Assurance company, with more than 44,000 employees and a presence in over 100 countries. We offer inspection, testing, certification, and auditing services that help our clients ensure the safety, quality, and sustainability of their products, assets, and facilities.

We are looking for freelance electrical inspectors to collaborate with our team in Madrid, Seville, and different areas of Portugal, performing ad hoc inspections in industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects.
The ideal profile is a self-employed professional with proven experience in the verification of electrical installations, regulatory compliance, and field quality control, who wishes to collaborate on high-level technical projects within an international network.

Requirements

Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnics, or similar training.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical inspections in industrial or construction environments.
Ability to prepare technical reports and manage inspection documentation.
Availability for occasional travel within Spain and Portugal.
Registered as self-employed (freelance) and ability to issue invoices.
The following will be positively valued:

Previous experience in control bodies or inspection companies.
Complementary certifications (ATEX, QA/QC, Electrical Safety, High Voltage, etc.)
Knowledge of technical English.

Benefits

Freelance collaboration with a global reference company in inspection and certification.

Ad hoc assignments, adapted to the professional's availability.

Competitive remuneration based on the scope and type of inspection.

Opportunity to participate in industrial and energy projects in both Spain and Portugal.

Integration into an international technical network, with access to advanced methodologies and specialized support.

View original advert (Spanish)

En Intertek, somos una compañía líder mundial en Aseguramiento de la Calidad Total, con más de 44.000 empleados y presencia en más de 100 países. Ofrecemos servicios de inspección, ensayo, certificación y auditoría que ayudan a nuestros clientes a garantizar la seguridad, calidad y sostenibilidad de sus productos, activos e instalaciones.

Buscamos inspectores/as eléctricos freelance para colaborar con nuestro equipo en Madrid, Sevilla y diferentes zonas de Portugal, realizando inspecciones ad hoc en proyectos industriales, energéticos y de infraestructuras.
El perfil ideal es un profesional autónomo con experiencia contrastada en verificación de instalaciones eléctricas, cumplimiento normativo y control de calidad en campo, que desee colaborar en proyectos técnicos de alto nivel dentro de una red internacional.

Requirements

Titulación técnica en Ingeniería Eléctrica, Electrotecnia o formación similar.
Experiencia mínima de 3 años en inspecciones eléctricas en entornos industriales o de obra.
Capacidad para elaborar informes técnicos y gestionar documentación de inspección.
Disponibilidad para desplazamientos puntuales en España y Portugal.
Alta en régimen de autónomos (freelance) y posibilidad de emitir factura.
Se valorará positivamente:

Experiencia previa en organismos de control o empresas de inspección.
Certificaciones complementarias (ATEX, QA/QC, Seguridad Eléctrica, Alta Tensión, etc.)
Conocimiento de inglés técnico.

Benefits

Colaboración freelance con una empresa global de referencia en inspección y certificación.

Asignaciones ad hoc, adaptadas a la disponibilidad del profesional.

Remuneración competitiva según el alcance y tipo de inspección.