Atiphat Thanawichotkul

Accomplished Senior Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Engineer and Project Manager with over 20 years of professional experience in industrial automation, infrastructure projects, oil & gas, and manufacturing plant expansions. Proven track record in leading end-to-end project lifecycles—from concept design (P&ID, PLC/SCADA architecture) to procurement, QA/QC installation, site safety, and final commissioning. Exceptional expertise in Siemens automation platforms (TIA Portal, SIMATIC S7), international engineering standards, and multi-disciplinary cross-functional leadership.

Freelance E&I Engineer / Infrastructure Coordinator at MRT Purple Line Extension Project (Parliament Station Area) (2026-04 – 2026-08)

• Oversee and supervise E&I infrastructure installation works under TCSC and Thai Shinryo joint contractors.
• Enforce strict QA/QC inspection protocols to ensure 100% compliance with RTA Authority technical specifications and safety standards.
• Coordinate directly with main contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to maintain project timeline and resolve site conflicts effectively.

Technical Advisor / E&I Consultant at Daramic TH Limited & Global Plants (2021 – 2025)

• Expand Production L7 Project (Thailand, 2024–2025): Provided technical oversight and concept automation design (P&ID, Instrument loops) for plant capacity expansion.
• Xiangyang L4 Plant JV Project (China, 2021–2023): Managed international engineering coordination, reviewed technical bid evaluations (TBE), and supervised local contractors ensuring adherence to global safety and quality standards.
• Streamlined procurement lead times and site installation workflows by establishing clear Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Method Statements.

E&I Engineer (Consultant) at GC Maintenance and Engineering Company Limited (GCME) (2023 – 2024)

• Assigned to Thai Oil TOP Innovation Center: RHCU Pilot Plant Project.
• Reviewed and approved shop drawings, material requisitions, and technical proposals for major electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Executed site inspections, supported feasibility studies, and generated daily/weekly progress updates for Thai Oil senior management.

Project Manager / Technical Advisor at Daramic TH Limited & SIG Combibloc (2016 – 2020)

• Production Line Expansions DARAMIC TH (Lines 2, 3, 4, 5 & L6): Led full-cycle project execution from civil/structural integration to complete E&I commissioning.
• Managed project budgets, subcontractor claims, and BOQ verification to prevent cost overruns and maintain timeline targets.
• Spearheaded automation logic upgrades (Siemens S7/TIA Portal) resulting in higher operational throughput and downtime reduction.

Electrical Engineer at Meyer Industries Limited (2002 – 2005)

• Managed electrical maintenance systems, engineered work proposals, and drafted Terms of Reference (TOR) for contractor bidding.
• Supervised site electrical wiring, panel installations, and preventive maintenance programs.

Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Telecommunication Engineering – King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL) (2002)

High Vocational Certificate in Electrical Power – Lampang Technical College (1998)