Advanced Automation Solutions Project Manager

Company Description:

For over 75 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:

• Process Control & Safety Systems
• Control Valves & Regulators
• Isolation Valves & Actuation
• Oil & Gas Automation
• Reliability Solutions & Services
• Pressure Management
• Specialty Pumps & Rotating Equipment
• Instrumentation
• Maintenance & Repair Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Pursuit Engagements:

• Assist the Sales team in proposal creation, project planning, and profitability and opportunity reviews.

Project Oversight:

• Ensure overall project financial profitability, scope adherence, schedule maintenance, and quality standards.
• Follow Puffer-Sweiven's project management processes to ensure project success and consistency.

Subcontractor Management:

• Oversee subcontractors to ensure they meet project requirements and company standards.

Project Types:

• Manage projects related to:
• Data Management and Analytics to transform data for improved decision-making.
• Control System Alarm Management and High-Performance Human-Machine Interface (HPHMI) projects to reduce operator error.
• Operator Training Systems for training programs and support virtual commissioning of control systems.
• Cybersecurity projects for securing Operational Technology (OT) systems.
• Data Management and Asset Performance Management Services to help model complex systems and assess reliability and performance.

Qualifications:
Education/Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field of study and/or equivalent years of education and experience.
• Familiarity with control systems, alarm management and operator training systems
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) a plus

Experience/Skills:

• 5+ Experience with engineering, design, specification, implementation, commissioning and startup of computer-based automation systems and instrumentation typical to the process and manufacturing industries.
• 3+ years Project Management experience, including proficiencies in project execution standards and strategies
• Ability to read P&IDs
• Proficient in use of common computer software programs: Microsoft Office, Visio and Project primarily

Competencies:

• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong customer service skills including manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer's needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; meets commitments
• Strong planning and organizing skills including prioritizing work activities of others, developing realistic action plans; planning for additional resources
• Strong problem-solving skills including identifying and resolving problems in timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations
• Strong accountability including willingness to take responsibility for actions and events
• Strong judgment including willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
• Able to direct others, including Project Managers and Project Support staff to complete multiple complex assignments
• Excellent understanding of finance and project finances; able to relate project/program finances to overall Business Unit finances
• Understand contracts and T&Cs