Digital Transformation

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:

• 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

• Act as the trusted advisor for our customers and build rapport for long-term strong relationships.
• Design a functional data architecture to support the customer’s long-term DX vision.
• Learn and understand customer requirements and design a solution using one or more products and/or solutions from various Puffer Businesss Units (BU).
• Capture quantifiable business results (QBRs) delivered by the deployed solutions.
• Design and commission plant as well as corporate data historians.
• Architect and deliver applications for IoT Data - On-premises or Cloud.
• Design, Implement & Test data management and visualization solutions to ensure customer success & satisfaction.
• Develop dashboards and reports for data management solutions per design specifications and configure appropriate access control for distribution.
• Analyze large data lakes and identify complex data patterns to deliver analytical models and actionable recommendations.
• Lead conversations with customers pertaining to Master Data Management (MDM), Asset Hierarchy (AF), and Integration of a variety of data sources.
• Monitor and optimize system performance by conducting hardware and software upgrades/replacements.
• Verify project scope accurately & validate deliverables as early as possible.
• Act as functional project manager for the DX projects and as a team lead in a collaborative effort within various business units.
• Deliver end-user training for admin user(s).
• Assist in the development of business justification use cases to support sales activities, as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Controls Engineering or equivalent required
• Official certification or degree in Data Science, is a plus.

• 1 – 5 years of relevant experience in Data Management, Data Analytics & Systems Integration
• Knowledge and experience with various programming languages e.g., C#, Python, Lua Scripting, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with data integration and messaging protocols e.g., REST API, MQTT, OPC-UA, XML, JSON, etc. is required.
• Knowledge and experience integrating within AWS, MS Azure, Google, and/or other similar Cloud platforms are desirable.
• Knowledge and experience with PowerBI, Tableau, and similar visualization platforms are desirable.
• Knowledge and experience deploying AVEVA PI, Aspen IP.21, and/or other similar OT Data Historians desirable
• Knowledge and experience with PI-AF desirable, for example:
  • PI-AF Element Templates, PI-AF Dashboards, PI-AF Analytics, PI Notifications, PI Event Frames
• Awareness of and some working knowledge of machine learning tools.
• Experience with data-fitting & regression modeling techniques is a plus.

• Candidate should be very good at abstract reasoning, data mining, and data analytics.
• Candidate should be a team player with a passion for continual learning and demonstrated ability to work in a changing environment.
• Be customer-centric while maintaining a balance with business unit requirements.
• Ability to manage and meet client expectations.
• Strong supporter of the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Must have extensive Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.) experience.
• Ability to work independently or in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer service skills.
• Willingness and experience working in a manufacturing environment is a must.