Company Description:

Puffer-Sweiven operates in the Operations Technology (OT) space, providing advanced automation solutions, control systems, and cybersecurity to enhance industrial performance. Their expertise spans operator performance optimization, data management, and wireless technologies, ensuring reliable and secure operations for a wide range of industries. Through cutting-edge solutions and deep industry knowledge, Puffer-Sweiven helps customers drive efficiency, safety, and digital transformation in their operations.

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