For over 80 years, Puffer-Sweiven has set the standard in equipment and services for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. We help process-intensive facilities run more efficiently and safely by delivering quality products, technical support, and knowledgeable staff to implement the needed process solutions — with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Our dedication brings the most advanced products and services to our customers throughout the Central and Gulf Coast regions of Texas.
Specialties:
As an Emerson Impact Partner, we offer a broad base of superior solutions including the top product lines for a given application. Our specialties at Puffer-Sweiven include:
- Pressure Management
- Isolation Valves & Actuation
- Control Valves & Regulators
- Process Control & Safety Systems
- Oil & Gas Automation– fiscal custody metering, controls, and SCADA
- Reliability Solutions & Services
- Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
- Instrumentation
- Maintenance & Repair Services
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Development & Quotation Support
- Participate in customer site walkdowns and scope definition activities.
- Work with Account Managers to develop technical and commercial quotations.
- Review customer specifications, drawings, and project requirements.
- Develop project scopes of work, labor estimates, material requirements, and execution plans.
- Identify project risks and opportunities during the proposal phase.
Project Execution
- Manage assigned projects from award through completion.
- Organize project kickoff meetings and maintain project schedules.
- Serve as the primary customer contact for project execution activities.
- Coordinate project activities among customers, technicians, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and communicate status, risks, and schedule impacts.
- Support change management and ensure project requirements are successfully executed.
Resource, Fabrication & Material Coordination
- Work with the Reliability Solutions Manager to identify project resource requirements and execution priorities.
- Coordinate project requirements with technicians, cabinet shop personnel, and suppliers.
- Communicate project material requirements and milestone information to the BU Administrator to support purchasing and invoicing activities.
- Monitor & report fabrication, material delivery, and project progress to support schedule commitments.
Testing, Commissioning & Closeout
- Coordinate and conduct Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).
- Support installation and commissioning activities.
- Track resolution of project punch-list items.
- Provide project reporting through final commissioning.
- Conduct project closeout meetings and ensure completion of project deliverables.
Safety & Continuous Improvement
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Promote safe work practices during project execution.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution and customer service.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in project management, technical inside sales, industrial services, automation, controls, instrumentation, machinery protection systems, or related industries.
- Experience developing technical quotations and managing customer projects preferred.
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and project execution activities.
Skills
- Strong technical aptitude and understanding of industrial systems and customer requirements.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and applicable business systems.
- Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
Competencies
- Project Planning & Execution
- Customer Focus
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organization & Time Management
- Technical Aptitude
- Problem Solving
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail