Targa Resources

Electrical Engineer

Tulsa, OK

About This Job

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Evaluate, prepare and analyze designs of electrical systems including power generation, utility inter-ties, distribution, motor/plant logic, control systems, lighting, emergency power, supplies, grounding, alarm and safety shutdown systems.

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Review and/or negotiate utility contracts with outside vendors.

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Provide technical assistance in the form of written reports, consultation, research, electrical system studies, National Electrical Code interpretations, recommendations and utility contracts.

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Prepare highly detailed short circuit, motor starting, voltage drop, load shedding and relay coordination studies as needed to ensure plant reliability and personnel safety.

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Specify, evaluate and select electrical engineered and specialty equipment for operations and major/complex projects.

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Prepare technical bids and/or proposal evaluations and recommendations.

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Ensure that company standards and strategies comply with the latest industry practices, safety, environmental and process safety management requirements.

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Develop and maintain electrical engineering specifications and facility electrical area classification drawings.

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Investigate plant uses for improved energy conservation.

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Direct work and review outside engineering contractors' designs, studies, drawings and material selections to ensure conformance with Targa specifications and standards.

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Investigate and resolve problems associated with new or existing facilities and their electrical design.

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Prepare budgetary and AFE quality cost estimates in addition to technical scopes of work.

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Participate in technical and industry conferences.

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Supervise field work and small projects in terms of coordinating activities, monitoring the budget, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of multiple tasks at one time.

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Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university

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3+ years related experience and/or training.

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Self-motivated and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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Ability to interface effectively with wide range of technical, analytical and managerial personnel.

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Maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

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Regular and reliable attendance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Knowledge applicable codes, government regulations, standards, pertaining to electrical systems such as NFPA, NEC, and API.

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Experience with power system design, power distribution equipment and protective relaying.

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Experience with design and troubleshooting of electric motors and related equipment including motor starters, motor protection relay, and variable frequency drives.

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Experience in electrical modeling program (SKM, ETAP, etc.) for use to conduct power studies, short circuit calculation, coordination studies, arc flash calculation, and troubleshooting is required.

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Basic understanding of preventative/predictive maintenance concepts and applications as it applies to electrical equipment.

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Control System experience

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.