Senior Technical / Project Lead, Automation, Avanceon KHI

Avanceon is an industrial automation, control systems and energy management company with offices in Pakistan, Dubai, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, serving blue-chip clients. This lead is the main technical authority on complex projects covering automation, electrical, instrumentation, mechanical and civil work.

Key responsibilities

• A. Technical Leadership & Compliance
• Design Approval: Lead and guide engineering teams in reviewing and approving technical submittals, designs
• 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
• B. Project Execution Management
• On-Site Oversight: Oversee the successful on-ground execution of electrical installations, MCC/VFD wiring, load distribution, motor control setups
• Testing & Commissioning: Manage and execute critical technical activities, including troubleshooting, loop checks, panel energization, motor run tests
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively monitor execution risks and develop and implement effective mitigation plans to protect critical schedule commitments

Requirements

• Electrical & Control Expertise: Strong expertise in electrical systems, power distribution, MCCs, VFD configuration/troubleshooting, motor control logic
• 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
• Personal Attributes
• Mindset: Strong ownership mentality with a results-oriented, execution-driven approach

Location and schedule

• Karachi
• Full-time

Salary and benefits

The posting does not give a salary figure.

How to apply

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