Company Description:
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
Field Safety Leadership
- Serve as the on-site safety representative for all Puffer-Sweiven personnel
- Work closely with operations, planning, and field teams to ensure safe execution of work
- Promote and reinforce a strong safety-first culture across field operations
- Maintain a visible field presence to monitor work activities and reinforce safe behaviors
Permitting & Compliance
- Support and coordinate with the Work Group Supervisor (WGS) to ensure all permitting requirements are met
- Review permits, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and work plans to verify hazards are properly identified and controlled
- Ensure compliance with Puffer safety standards, OSHA regulations, and site-specific requirements
Field Inspections & Audits
- Conduct routine field inspections and safety audits to identify hazards and verify compliance
- Document findings and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented
- Monitor high-risk activities including lifting, rigging, hot work, and confined space entry
Incident Prevention & Reporting
- Investigate and document incidents, near misses, and safety observations
- Identify root causes and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions
- Track and report safety performance metrics to site leadership
Training & Safety Programs
- Prepares, schedules and tracks training to cover workplace safety, emergency procedures and other relevant topics. This includes forklift, overhead crane, and rigging training. Maintains documentation of all the above.
- Conduct and support toolbox talks, safety meetings, and pre-task briefings
- Ensure field personnel are trained and compliant with required safety procedures
- Maintain documentation of training records and safety communications
PPE & Safety Resources
- Ensure proper PPE is available, maintained, and used correctly
- Coordinate procurement of PPE, safety equipment, and signage as needed
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure proper handling and documentation of SDS (Safety Data Sheets)
- Support compliance with waste handling and environmental procedures
Coordination & Communication
- Act as a liaison between Puffer-Sweiven personnel and customer/client safety representatives
- Participate in site safety meetings and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
- Inspects the work location to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
REQUIREMENTS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a safety related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
- 3+ years of safety experience in industrial construction, oil & gas, LNG, or field service environments
- Experience working on active construction or EPC project sites preferred.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety standards
- Experience with permitting processes, JHAs, and high-risk work activities
Job Competencies
- Strong verbal communication skills – communicates verbally in a manner appropriate for business, engages in active listening, as well as questioning and discovery skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills – develops and maintains rapport and trust with both internal and external customers, demonstrates approachability and genuine interest in others’ concerns.
- Exhibits professionalism – projects a professional image of oneself and the organization and demonstrates a positive attitude towards work and the Company.
- Strong teamwork – identifies with the team and its goals, contributes to the groups’ effectiveness, and develops constructive and cooperative relationships with others.
- Excellent organizational skills - prioritizes and efficiently completes tasks, careful attention to detail, verifies information and detects and corrects errors.
- Strong writing skills – writes in a logical, organized, and coherent manner that is appropriate for business.