Reliability Systems Specialist

Puffer-Sweiven LP; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffer-Sweiven LP seeks a skilled technical professional to install, configure, and troubleshoot machinery protection and condition monitoring systems. You will work with vibration and asset health monitoring, ensure sensor and network integrity, and support software platforms in industrial facilities.

Responsibilities include software configuration, cybersecurity considerations, and customer training. This role requires coordination with operations, engineering, and IT teams to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent in a related technical field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting industrial instrumentation, automation, controls, machinery monitoring, reliability systems, or related technologies.
• Experience installing and commissioning industrial electronic equipment in operating facilities.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking and IP addressing.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, commission, and troubleshoot machinery protection and condition monitoring systems.
• Configure vibration, process, and asset health monitoring devices and associated infrastructure.
• Verify sensor installation, signal quality, alarm functionality, and communication integrity.
• Perform startup, testing, and commissioning of online monitoring solutions.
• Support system upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects.
• Assist with field acceptance testing and customer turnover activities.
• Install, configure, and maintain machinery health, asset monitoring, and condition monitoring software platforms.
• Configure assets, alarms, databases, users, and reporting tools.
• Troubleshoot software, databases, and communication issues.
• Provide customer training and technical support.
• Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet-based industrial networks.
• Coordinate with plant operations, engineering, automation, and IT personnel for secure communications.
• Provide onsite and remote troubleshooting support.
• Generate detailed service reports and technical documentation.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Industrial automation

Machinery monitoring

Troubleshooting

Networking TCP/IP

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Associate's Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Computer Networking, Engineering Technology, or equivalent

Tools

Modbus TCP

Modbus RTU

OPC

MQTT

Job 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.

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

Duties and Responsibilities

Machinery Monitoring & Protection Systems

• Install, configure, commission, and troubleshoot machinery protection and condition monitoring systems.
• Configure vibration, process, and asset health monitoring devices and associated infrastructure.
• Verify sensor installation, signal quality, alarm functionality, and communication integrity.
• Perform startup, testing, and commissioning activities for online monitoring solutions.
• Support system upgrades, migrations, and modernization projects.
• Assist with field acceptance testing and customer turnover activities.

Software & System Configuration

• Install, configure, and maintain machinery health, asset monitoring, and condition monitoring software platforms.
• Configure assets, measurement points, alarms, databases, users, reporting tools, and system architecture.
• Perform software updates, patching, backups, and licensing activities.
• Troubleshoot software, database, and communication-related issues.
• Provide customer training and technical support.

Industrial Networking & Communications

• Configure and troubleshoot Ethernet-based industrial networks.
• Assign and manage IP addresses, subnetting, gateways, and network connectivity.
• Configure and validate industrial communication protocols including Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, OPC, and similar technologies.
• Assist customers with cybersecurity requirements, firewall configuration, and network access requests.
• Integrate monitoring systems with PLCs, DCSs, SCADA systems, historians, and enterprise asset management platforms.
• Coordinate with plant operations, engineering, automation, and IT personnel to establish secure and reliable communications.

Technical Support

• Provide onsite and remote troubleshooting support.
• Diagnose hardware, software, communication, and instrumentation issues.
• Generate detailed service reports and technical documentation.
• Support emergency callouts and critical customer issues when required.
• Establish and maintain strong customer relationships through technical expertise and professional service.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Associate's Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation, Computer Networking, Engineering Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting industrial instrumentation, automation, controls, machinery monitoring, reliability systems, or related technologies.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial instrumentation, automation systems, machinery monitoring, or reliability technologies.
• Experience installing and commissioning industrial electronic equipment in operating facilities.
• Experience with Windows-based software installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of industrial networking principles including TCP/IP communications.
• Experience configuring IP addresses, switches, gateways, and network connectivity.
• Experience coordinating with customer IT departments regarding server access, cybersecurity requirements, and firewall exceptions.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring schematics, network diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Must pass DOT and customer required drug testing.
• Must meet company requirements for driving privileges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred proficiency with:

• Experience with machinery protection and condition monitoring systems.
• Experience with vibration monitoring, rotating equipment reliability, and asset health technologies.
• Experience commissioning wireless industrial instrumentation and WirelessHART® networks.
• Experience integrating industrial monitoring systems using Modbus, OPC, MQTT, or similar communication protocols.
• Experience supporting industrial software applications and databases.
• Familiarity with machine protection standards such as API 670.
• Experience supporting reliability programs in refining, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, LNG, pipeline, or manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity concepts and network segmentation practices.
• Basic understanding of vibration analysis and machinery diagnostics.

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