Maintenance Technician (14x14 rotation)

At Targa, our goal is for everyone to return home safely each day. Safety is a fundamental value underpinning our operations. We cultivate a safety-first culture and maintain rigorous standards that continuously exceed industry standards. By protecting our workforce, the public, and our assets, we are also safeguarding our Company’s success.

The Pipeline Technician safely and efficiently operates field gathering and/or pipeline systems associated with the transportation of natural gas or natural gas liquids as directed by supervisor. This person has knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a field compression facility, processing plant, and/or pipeline system.

- Performing PMs, diagnose, trouble-shoot, repair, and maintain overall proper function of the following types of equipment including high-speed reciprocating compressors, low speed compressors, air compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, and other plant equipment.

- Perform routine startup and shutdown of individual equipment and processes.

- Monitor usage of utilities, fuel, chemicals, lube oils, etc. to prevent excessive consumption at current processing and production rates

- Monitor and recognize dangerous and or emergency conditions within the process and performs procedures necessary to remove the condition or shutdown the process / facility in order to protect personnel and equipment

- Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment and performs maintenance as necessary to correct problems

- Monitor levels of lubricants, fluids, chemicals, etc. and refills as necessary to prevent damage to equipment

- Write work orders using MAXIMO for routine and major maintenance

- Perform other work-related duties as assigned

- Perform operations of field amine & glycol treaters

- Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFACTIONS:

- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent

- Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.

- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent

- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

- Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.

- Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision

- Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software

- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions.

- Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.

- Ability to work in changing climate conditions.

- Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.

- Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex).

- Regular and Reliable Attendance

PREFERRED QULAIFICATIONS:

- 5 years’ experience operating and maintaining mechanical equipment and processes listed under job duties.

- Experience with Waukesha Pearce, Caterpillar 3600/3601, or Ariel Compressors

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.