Mechanical Engineering Support

The role of the Mechanical Integrity Engineer (MIE) is to provide technical guidance and lead development/support as company Subject Matter Expert (SME) in areas of Mechanical Integrity (MI) and related engineering, including Recommended and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP), such as ASME, API, ANSI, AWS, and AMPP to better ensure overall facility safety, compliance, and equipment reliability. This includes support, development, improvement, and interpretation of the corporate MI program and its initiatives, practices, policies, and procedures. The MIE will also serve as an SME in the fixed and rotating equipment design, construction, inspection, maintenance and repair practices, their application and management within Targa MI. The Mechanical Integrity Engineer will also participate and support internal/external MI related audits, risk surveys, PHAs. The MIE shall be responsible for providing SME support for areas of expertise such as MI related codes and regulations, equipment defects, and repairs. Performs program evaluations to support projects and operations. Guide operations, Technical Services, and Process Engineering in consideration of changes that will Mechanical Integrity and reliability. Assist in developing and implementing inspection programs to maximize the on-stream time of major equipment.

Participate and support internal/external MI related audits, risk surveys, PHAs.

Provide SME support and guidance to Operations, Engineering and MI team members in associated MI program matters.

Assist with root cause failure analysis studies to determine failure modes and advise on repair methods.

Assist with degradation mechanism identification and analysis as part of routine inspection recommendations and developing RBI programs.

Maintain and communicate current code, regulatory requirements, and RAGEGEP pertaining MI.

Champion developing, improving, and implementing inspection programs to maximize the on-stream time of major equipment.

Lead/support development and continuous improvement of corporate MI policies, guidelines, procedures and training.

Be an advocate and influencer for MI cultural development.

Review, develop, and enhance detailed design standards, specifications, and drawings for mechanical equipment.

Lead in the development & execution of Mechanical Integrity and Reliability programs.

Liaison to Operations, Technical Services, Engineering, and EHS groups in consideration of changes that will Mechanical Integrity and reliability.

Support Engineering with engineering designs, drawings and specifications for materials, fabrication, and NDE content.

Participate in the development & execution of Mechanical Integrity and Reliability programs.

Ability to support, develop and improve the mechanical integrity inspection program.

Develop best practices and tools for project execution on future projects.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.

Possess fundamental knowledge of midstream gas gathering and processing operations, including pig liquids handling, compression, glycol and desiccant dehydration, acid gas treating, hydrocarbon recovery, and condensate stabilization.

Experience working with Integrity Data Management Systems (IDMS).

Extensive knowledge, understanding, and application of pipeline and plant and industry codes & standards, including OSHA 1910.119, ASME Sct VIII, ASME B31.Technically competent with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to work autonomously following direction, policies, or procedures. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating (in communication with others including company employees and contract workers).

Strong written/oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to act as a resource for providing customer service in a courteous manner and work effectively with diverse groups of people at various levels within an organization.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering.

Willing to work overtime.

Experience in API 580/581 RBI standards and program development.

IX and API 1104 welding procedures from vendors.

Travel up to 25%.

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.