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

Practice Leadership

• Define and execute the strategy to grow Puffer Sweiven’s Advanced Process Control and Optimization business.
• Lead the development of APC solution offerings, value propositions, and implementation standards.
• Mentor and develop a team of APC and process optimization engineers to build internal capability and consistency.
• Establish and maintain alignment with Emerson’s global APC and optimization initiatives.

Customer Engagement

• Engage directly with customers to identify, scope, and deliver APC and performance improvement opportunities.
• Present technical and business value of APC solutions to senior customer stakeholders, including Operations, Engineering, and Management.
• Act as a trusted advisor to key accounts on control strategy, process optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.

Project Execution

• Lead and oversee the design, implementation, and commissioning of APC and optimization projects using Emerson and third-party technologies.
• Ensure project quality, technical excellence, and on-time delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools, workflows, and methodologies across the practice.

Business Development

• Support sales teams with technical expertise during customer meetings, proposal development, and value justification.
• Identify emerging opportunities for APC, multivariable control, and real-time optimization.
• Contribute to thought leadership through presentations, case studies, and technical workshops.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Experience/skills

• 10+ years of experience in process control or APC engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or principal consultant role.
• Proven experience implementing and sustaining model predictive control (MPC) or multivariable control solutions in refining or chemical industries.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV APC suite (PredictPro, DeltaV MPCPlus, or related tools) and Aspen DMC3 strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of process optimization, dynamic simulation, and plant performance improvement techniques.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in use of common computer software programs including the Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Affective in forging positive working relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Proven ability to communicate with customers at all levels and capable of managing expectations.
• Strong ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and plan individual and group work tasks.
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines independently and as part of a team.