Operations Technician

Field Operations

The successful candidate will become a member of a team responsible for the operation of a natural gas liquid fractionation [NGL] unit and associated facilities located at Targa's Mont Belvieu facility.

Job Functions And Key Responsibilities

Conduct all job-related tasks in a safe manner; comply with all governmental and corporate regulations (including site-specific procedures) related to occupational safety, employee health and the environment

Conduct periodic inspection of the facility and report on any unsafe conditions posing a potential conflict with environmental permits or regulations to local management

Monitor operating conditions, report variances from normal conditions and take appropriate actions to maintain optimum process performance

Complete all assigned tasks in assigned area(s) of responsibility including those related to compliance assurance

Complete all deviation reports, including safety, environmental and work orders

Respond to any direction provided by the supervisor, and/or senior operator on the shift

Prepare portions of the facility or specific items of equipment for maintenance or repair

Execute all tasks related to startup and shutdown of equipment in assigned areas of responsibility

Participate in emergency response activities

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Essential Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Texas Driver's License

Ability to work 12-hour (day/night) shifts and will require some weekends and holidays to be worked

Willing to work overtime to meet business needs and critical activities including relief for employees on vacation or personal leave

Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected crafts, personnel, contractors and customers

Must work with a minimum of supervision and be able to manage their time when given multiple tasks

Regular and reliable attendance

Preferred Qualifications

Three years' plant experience is preferred

Fractionation experience

Degree or Certificate in Process Operations

Physical Demands

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

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.