Welcon Technologies

Smarter Systems, Safer Outcomes.

Since September 2024, Welcon Technologies has become part of SGA in a strategic move that leverages the strengths of both companies.

Rest assured, you will experience the:

  • Same Welcon expert engineers and friendly faces
  • Same Welcon locations and commitment to regional communities
  • Same Welcon focus on quality and customer satisfaction 

Now backed by SGA’s expanded capabilities and nationwide expertise. 

Our combined capabilities

SGA & Welcon: Your Power Team

About Welcon Technologies

Founded in 1998, Welcon Technologies was built on a simple idea – that engineering should be practical, personal, and built to last. 

We’re not just here to design systems. We’re here to understand your operation, earn your trust, and solve the difficult problems. Our team brings a calm confidence and a deep technical focus to every project, making sure nothing is overcomplicated, overlooked, or underdelivered. 

We utilise the latest technologies to design and deliver customised Electrical Engineering solutions for our Clients that: 

  • Ensure safe and compliant electrical infrastructure 
  • Increase plant productivity and process reliability 
  • Reduce operating costs and energy consumption  
  • Electrical Engineering

    • High Voltage and Low Voltage Distribution Systems

    • Energy Management

    • Electrical Protection Systems

    • Instrumentation

  • Automation

    • Automation and Control

    • MES/MIS/Industrial IT

    • Instrumentation

    • System Optimisation and Upgrades

  • Risk & Safety

    • Equipment Protection

    • Personnel Safety

  • Services

  • Water

    • Water Treatment

    • Pump Stations

    • Waste Water

  • Energy

    • Generation

    • Transmission & Distribution

    • Renewables

    • Storage

    • Oil and Gas

  • Mining and Minerals

    • Coal

    • Metalliferous Processing

    • Non-ferrous

    • Smelting

  • Industrial

    • Chemical

    • Manufacturing

    • Food & Beverages

    • Recycling

    • Ports

  • Government

    • Defence

    • Hospitals

    • Transport

Welcon Technologies' Team

Steve Williams

Founder and General Manager of Welcon Technologies. Steve has over 40 years’ experience in the industry.

Pauline Kelly

As HR and Administration Manager, Pauline draws on her extensive business experience to oversee Finance, Administration, and Human Resources.

Ian Ribbons

Our Townsville Branch Manager with specialist automation expertise and accreditation as a CHAZOP Facilitator.

Bob Kane

Our Brisbane Branch Manager with 40 years’ industry experience and accreditation as a High Voltage Auditor.

In 2024, Welcon Technologies was acquired by SGA

With our strong team of technical specialists, I am proud that this reputation will continue into the future as part of the SGA team.  Our regional clients can be assured that they will still be seeing the same Welcon faces that they have grown to trust and respect, but now with the strong and dynamic SGA team behind them.

Steve Williams, on behalf of Welcon Technologies. 

Welcon is an ideal match for SGA and we are excited to see the combining of two exceptional engineering teams with complementary capabilities. SGA is proud of our long history of supporting regional areas, and it is fantastic to welcome new offices in Gladstone, Brisbane and Townsville.”

Joe Thomas, on behalf of SAFEgroup Automation. 

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