Plant Operations Technician (14/14 rotation)

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership Responsibilities: * Ensure strong collaboration, and foster strong working relationships with various departments across the organization, including but not limited to: Maintenance, I&E, Measurement, Engineering/Construction, ES&H, PSM, etc. * Encourage a positive organizational culture that values professional development and strives for continuous improvement. * Demonstrate initiative, ownership, and accountability towards best-in-class operational performance with respect to safety, environmental, and reliability. Technical Responsibilities: * Provide optimization and troubleshooting support for plant processes that include but are not limited to: amine treating, TEG dehydration, condensate stabilization, cryogenic NGL recovery/processing, and propane refrigeration. * Provide troubleshooting support and coordination of vendor technical support for pumps, compressors, PLC/pneumatic control devices and instrumentation, fired heaters, thermal oxidizers, and combustors. * Monitor repeat reliability issues and provide recommendations for permanent solutions to resolve bad actors. * Review and monitor plant operations, processes, and maintenance for opportunities to optimize quality and product specifications. * Identify process control deficiencies and coordinate with Engineering and I&E/Automation teams to implement recommended improvements. * Consult with Maintenance, I&E, and Measurement teams to prioritize work orders and operational issues. * Provide technical and operational expertise to hazard and operability (HAZOP) and process hazard analysis (PHA) studies. * Provide technical and operational expertise to root cause analysis (RCA) studies. * Support emission reporting with ES&H team, including identification and resolution of process and equipment reliability events that result in reportable events. * Plan and support project execution and plant outages/turnarounds in coordination with Operations, I&E, Maintenance, and/or Engineering/Construction. * Be on-call to respond to plant issues and upsets when identified by Plant Operations Technicians on shift. * Function as control board or outside relief operator when needed. MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: * Minimum education of high school diploma or equivalent required. * Valid driver license required. * Ability to work a 14/14 schedule rotating days and nights * Minimum 3-5 years of related work experience. * Ability to operate plant control boards and perform general plant operator responsibilities. * Knowledge of amine treatment and TEG dehydration. * Knowledge of cryogenic processing and propane refrigeration. * Knowledge of general PLC control system functionality and instrumentation interfaces. * Knowledge of basic rotating equipment, including pumps and compressors. * Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work and complete projects with minimum supervision. * Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs to fulfill business objectives as needed. * Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50 lbs. * Ability to work in changing climate conditions. * Able to work in close quarters: work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing. * Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines: eye protection, footwear, 4-gas monitor, flame-resistant clothing). * Regular and reliable attendance. 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.