Lead Package Engineer

Avanceon, a leading industrial automation consultation and system integration company operating across Pakistan, Qatar, UAE, KSA, and the United States, is seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to join its UAE team. Established in 1984, Avanceon is recognized for delivering state-of-the-art automation solutions with a strong commitment to engineering excellence, ethical business practices, and sustainability. The company offers comprehensive services including design, supply, engineering, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance, supported by ISO certifications (9001-2015, 14001-2015, and OHSMS ISO 45001-2018). This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and a customer-oriented approach to ensure successful execution of automation and control system projects.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage projects from post-bid phase through to final delivery, ensuring all milestones are met.
- Develop engineering deliverables in line with project specifications and client requirements.
- Define scope of work and engineering document deliverables, coordinating with supporting departments.
- Act as the single point of contact between Avanceon and the client.
- Organize client Kick-Off Meetings (KOM) and coordinate with internal teams.
- Submit progress reports to clients within agreed timeframes.
- Conduct regular project progress meetings with internal stakeholders.
- Attend client progress review meetings and communicate expectations to internal teams.
- Review sub-vendor offers and provide recommendations to the procurement department.
- Raise purchase order requests through the company portal.
- Monitor project execution, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
- Coordinate Project Inspection Meetings (PIM) with clients, internal Quality Control, and vendors to ensure timely start of fabrication activities.
- Liaise with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of fabrication and integration tasks.
- Work with client and internal testing engineers to ensure successful Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to close punch points and secure Inspection Release Notes (IRN) for on-time delivery.
- Ensure all work complies with contracts, company policies, and relevant laws and regulations.
- Identify project progress concerns and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Arrange and attend all project-related meetings, both interdepartmental and client-facing.
- Perform all tasks necessary for project initiation, execution, and closure.

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Chemical, or a related discipline from a reputable university with a strong academic record.
- 7 to 9 years of relevant project engineering experience, handling projects from post-order to delivery.
- Proven ability to coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure timely project delivery.
- Experience liaising with clients, sub-vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Familiarity with chemical dosing packages, water treatment packages, and Oil & Gas skid packages is preferred.
- Exposure to international standards for pumps, tanks, piping, and valves.
- Basic skills in reading skid General Arrangement (GA) and fabrication drawings.
- Understanding of equipment, piping, electrical, and instrumentation symbols as per IEC and ISA standards.
- Proficiency in project management software such as MS Project, MS Office, and ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits:
- Experience working with specifications from Saudi Aramco, ADNOC, PDO, Shell, or QE Energy companies is an advantage.
- Possession of a valid UAE driving license is considered a plus.

This opportunity offers a challenging role within a reputable multinational company known for innovation and quality in the automation sector. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to project success and client satisfaction across diverse markets.