Field Pipeline Technician: Critical Gas Ops & Maintenance

Targa Resources in; Monahans (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Pipeline Technician to support field operations for pipelines and facilities handling natural gas and NGL products. The role requires preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting of compression equipment, and strict safety compliance.

Daily travel and routine field work are expected, with training for DOT qualifications. The position emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, accurate reporting, and coordination with operations and instrumentation staff to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of related work experience.
• Valid driver's license with safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pipeline and facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair pipeline equipment including valves and filtration systems.
• Inspect and document maintenance, service reports and regulatory records.
• Respond to pipeline locates and on-call duties as needed.
• Train on DOT qualifications for pipeline tasks.
• Operate field startup/shutdown of facility equipment.
• Identify and repair equipment malfunctions and safety risks.
• Prepare operational and regulatory reports.

Skills

Pipeline maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maximo

GPS systems

Reading PIDs/maps

Job description

Targa Resources is seeking a Pipeline Technician to support field operations for pipelines and facilities handling natural gas and NGL products. The role requires preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting of compression equipment, and strict safety compliance.

Daily travel and routine field work are expected, with training for DOT qualifications. The position emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, accurate reporting, and coordination with operations and instrumentation staff to