Field Operations Coordinator

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:

• 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

Scheduling & Planning

• Maintain and update the daily and short-term work schedule based on direction from the Site Operations Leader
• Track and communicate schedule changes to ensure alignment across field teams
• Support development of look-ahead plans and daily work execution priorities

Permitting & Compliance

• Execute all permitting activities required for field work
• Coordinate with safety and site personnel to ensure permits, JHAs, and required documentation are completed and approved
• Ensure compliance with all site-specific permitting processes

Materials & Equipment Coordination

• Identify, source, and coordinate equipment, tools, and supplies required for scheduled work
• Submit and track requisitions for parts and materials
• Coordinate with shops (Houston, or Corpus Christi based) and service teams to manage materials moving to and from the job site

Field Operations Support

• Maintain real-time visibility of all ongoing site activities
• Track work progress, resource allocation, and completion status
• Support field teams by ensuring they have the necessary materials, permits, and information to execute work

Communication & Coordination

• Serve as a key liaison between field teams, off-site support groups, procurement, and site leadership
• Communicate status updates, material needs, and scheduling changes
• Ensure alignment between planning, operations, and execution

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Associates degree in a technical disciplined required.  Bachelor’s degree is highly desirable.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in industrial construction, field service, or operations coordination
• Experience with scheduling, permitting, or materials coordination in a field environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced setting
• Proficiency in tracking work activities, materials, and schedules
• Familiarity with industrial safety and permitting processes

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.