Senior Technical / Project Lead

Avanceon Middle East & South Asia; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,116,000 - 1,450,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading global system integrator seeks a Senior Technical / Project Lead in Karachi, Pakistan. This role will provide end-to-end technical leadership for complex projects covering automation, electrical systems, and instrumentation. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and have 8-12 years of industry experience. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, ensuring compliance with international standards, and leading engineering teams. This role includes significant stakeholder coordination and quality assurance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in electrical, automation, MCC/VFD systems, and instrumentation execution.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary field teams and delivering projects under stringent timelines.
• Experience in high-compliance sectors like Oil & Gas or Industrial Automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide engineering teams in design approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, NEC, ATEX standards.
• Oversee on-ground execution of electrical installations and system integration.

Skills

Electrical systems expertise

Automation expertise

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD/Electrical

Job description

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

• 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.