Senior Technical / Project Lead

Company: Avanceon MEA
Location: Karachi, PK
Employment type: Full-time

Avanceon is a leading global system integrator specializing in integrated control, instrumentation, and automation solutions. With decades of experience, we empower industries worldwide—including oil & gas, utilities, and manufacturing—to control, improve, and optimize their operational processes, driving efficiency and enhancing asset performance. We are committed to delivering state-of-the-art execution and engineering excellence.

The Senior Technical / Project Lead is a high-impact position responsible for providing end-to-end technical leadership and comprehensive execution oversight for complex, multi-disciplinary projects. The scope covers major technical domains including automation (PLC/SCADA, RTUs), electrical systems (MCC/VFD, power distribution), instrumentation, mechanical, and civil elements.

This role acts as the primary technical authority, ensuring all engineering deliverables, on-site execution, testing, and commissioning activities are completed strictly according to specifications, contractual obligations, and stringent international standards (IEC, NEC, ATEX, API).

Key Responsibilities

A. Technical Leadership & Compliance

• Design Approval: Lead and guide engineering teams in reviewing and approving technical submittals, designs, and drawings across all project disciplines: automation, electrical, MCCs/VFDs, and I&C systems.
• Standard Enforcement: Ensure rigorous compliance with governing standards such as IEC, NEC, ATEX, ISO, and API throughout the project lifecycle.
• Expertise Provision: Serve as the subject matter expert, providing technical guidance on PLC/SCADA, RTUs, MCC panels, motor control circuits, VFD programming/integration, field instrumentation, and power distribution.

B. Project Execution Management

• On-Site Oversight: Oversee the successful on-ground execution of electrical installations, MCC/VFD wiring, load distribution, motor control setups, and system integration with automation platforms.
• Testing & Commissioning: Manage and execute critical technical activities, including troubleshooting, loop checks, panel energization, motor run tests, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)/Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively monitor execution risks and develop and implement effective mitigation plans to protect critical schedule commitments.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the installation and commissioning of all systems strictly adhere to approved QA/QC plans.

C. Stakeholder Coordination

• Technical Focal Point: Act as the main technical and execution focal point for critical external parties, including customers, consultants, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and subcontractors.
• Interface Management: Lead technical meetings, interface discussions, site inspections, and compliance reviews for all electrical and automation systems.
• Procurement Liaison: Coordinate closely with procurement and planning teams to guarantee the timely availability of long-lead items such as MCCs, VFDs, panels, instruments, and cables.

D. Documentation & Compliance

• Deliverable Management: Ensure the timely preparation and finalization of crucial technical reports, test sheets, MCC/VFD configuration records, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and commissioning documents.
• Governance: Guarantee strict adherence to all contractual requirements, site safety protocols, and internal project governance standards.

E. Team Leadership & Resource Management

• Supervision & Mentorship: Supervise and mentor execution teams, including electrical supervisors, automation engineers, technicians, and fitters.
• Resource Allocation: Manage and optimize manpower allocation across parallel workstreams to ensure maximum productivity and execution quality.
• Culture: Promote a culture of technical rigor, safety discipline, and accountability within the execution team.

Required Qualifications

Category	Requirement
Education	Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
Experience	8–12+ years of progressive experience in electrical, automation, MCC/VFD systems, and instrumentation execution.
Industry Background	Experience must be within high-compliance sectors such as Oil & Gas, Utilities, Industrial Automation, or Infrastructure.
Leadership	Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary field teams and successfully delivering complex projects under stringent timelines.

Core Competencies

• Electrical & Control Expertise: Strong expertise in electrical systems, power distribution, MCCs, VFD configuration/troubleshooting, motor control logic, and panel integration.
• Automation Knowledge: Robust understanding of SCADA/PLC systems, RTUs, industrial communication networks, and field instrumentation.
• Project Skills: Excellent coordination, planning, stakeholder management, and advanced technical problem-solving skills.
• Software Tools: Working knowledge of project management tools like MS Project and technical drawing software (e.g., AutoCAD/Electrical).

Personal Attributes

• Mindset: Strong ownership mentality with a results-oriented, execution-driven approach.
• Leadership: Decisive leadership capabilities, particularly in challenging multi-site execution environments.
• Values: High focus on quality, safety, and compliance in all activities.
• Work Ethic: Adaptable and capable of maintaining performance under pressure.