Senior Technical / Project Lead

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.