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.