Process Engineer

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Embody integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect in all correspondence and tasks performed.

- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders (operations, construction, commercial, engineers, land/ROW, EHS, supply chain, accounting/planning, etc.).

- Ensure State, Federal, and Targa regulations and policies are adhered to within area of responsibility.

- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Targa’s Downstream processing operations, including fractionation, transportation, terminals/storage, compression, glycol and desiccant dehydration, hydrocarbon recovery and condensate stabilization.

- Possess knowledge of codes, standards, regulations and best practices applicable to the midstream industry (including API, ASME B31.3/4/8 and VIII, DOT 192/5, NFPA, etc.).

- Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of Targa’s engineering & construction standards, and ensure standards are met and followed. Assist with the development and/or improvement of various Targa engineering & construction standards.

- Pursue continuous improvement of Targa’s assets by identifying and managing optimization projects to enhance safety, compliance, reliability and/or operating margin.

- Provide technical support to operations (including troubleshooting, debottlenecking and optimization, maintenance projects, Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance, PHA participation and action item resolution, DOT compliance, etc.) Possess knowledge of midstream process controls and instrumentation, including controls narratives and cause & effect matrices.

- Design gas and liquid pipelines, meters, compressor stations, pump stations and oil terminals. Possess ability to interpret and design Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), Plot Plans, Piping Plans and Piping Isometrics.

- Develop, modify and maintain plant process simulations and material & energy balances using ProMax software.

- Size and specify mechanical equipment, including separators, filters, tanks, heat exchangers, air coolers, pumps, compressors, and dehydrators. Select appropriate piping and vessel materials, diameters and thicknesses to meet design requirements. Size and specify relief devices, control valves and regulators.

- Support development of project scopes, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with Engineering management, Operations management and stakeholders.

- Support development of scope of work for-bid packages for engineering, construction and commissioning activities. Participate in tracking and forecasting of costs and milestone schedules and regularly communicate progress to project stakeholders.

- Support area projects through the entire project lifecycle, including development of scope, feasibility studies, FEL cost estimates, detailed engineering and design, MOC, hazard analysis, construction and commissioning.

- Participate in review of project cost estimates & scope prior to commercial submittal; monitor cost and schedule performance throughout project execution phase; support startup & commissioning activities.

- Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

- BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from 4-year accredited University.

- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including midstream gas/crude gathering & gas processing project management, operations, and/or engineering role(s).

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

- Ability to interface effectively and professionally with internal and external stakeholders and organizations; strong interpersonal and communication skills.

- Regular and reliable attendance; willingness to travel to off-site field/corporate locations when required

- Proficient in processing model software (BR&E Promax or equivalent)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including midstream gas/crude gathering & processing project management, operations, and/or engineering role(s).

- Proficient in Microsoft Project

- Understand basic project economic and finance metrics (IRR, NPV, payback period)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Ability to work in changing climate conditions and a plant environment.

- Ability 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).

- The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

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.