Field Automation & SCADA Systems Specialist

Targa Resources Corp.; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking an Automation Specialist to support daily operations of Field Automation HMI/PLC hardware and SCADA systems across the Permian G&P assets. You will partner with Engineering, Operations and IT to ensure reliable data collection and robust control system performance.

The role emphasizes developing standards, templates and tools, plus project oversight for Field Automation HMI/PLC initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Design/analysis experience with software HMI PLC DCS systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard HMI software and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational support for Field Automation HMI PLC systems.
• Work with Engineering and Operations to ensure Plant Automation HMI/PLC system standards.
• Collaborate with O&M to deliver functional and maintainable systems and provide ongoing support.
• Assist in developing and maintaining design standards, templates and tools for Field Automation HMI PLC Systems.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers to determine Field Automation HMI PLC requirements.
• Support Field Automation HMI PLC system projects, including oversight and lessons learned.

Skills

HMI PLC DCS

End-to-end proj

TCP/IP Modbus

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Visio

MS Project

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

ControlLogix

CompactLogix

SLC500

GE PLCs

Kepware

Job description

Targa Resources is seeking an Automation Specialist to support daily operations of Field Automation HMI/PLC hardware and SCADA systems across the Permian G&P assets. You will partner with Engineering, Operations and IT to ensure reliable data collection and robust control system performance.

The role emphasizes developing standards, templates and tools, plus project oversight for Field Automation HMI/PLC initiatives.