I/E Technician

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

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking an I&E Technician to perform corrective and preventative maintenance on instrumentation and electrical systems, including analytical equipment and control hardware.

The role requires troubleshooting GE PLC and GE Cimplicity, reading wiring diagrams and P&IDs, and ensuring safety procedures; candidates should have a 2-year degree in electrical maintenance or 5 years of relevant experience, with ability to work overtime and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in electrical maintenance or five years electrical maintenance experience in commercial or petrochemical industry.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver license.
• Able to pass background check, drug screen, and physical.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call-outs as needed.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of NEC and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain GE PLC systems and GE Cimplicity control systems.
• Troubleshoot computer and communications issues.
• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and perform maintenance to correct problems.
• Operate within CMMS MAXIMO for repair work requests.
• Follow lockout/tagout safety procedures and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Maintain instrumentation such as transmitters, valves, and meters.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OQ, and PSM regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading wiring diagrams

Understanding P&IDs

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Attention to safety

Education

Two-year associate degree in electrical maintenance

Five years electrical maintenance experience

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GE PLC

GE Cimplicity

MAXIMO CMMS

Electrical test equipment

Ethernet & Fiber communications

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The I&E Technician is responsible for performing corrective & preventative maintenance on I&E systems as analytical equipment, control elements, advanced hardware (computers, telemetry & etc.), logic networks and other related equipment.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain GE PLC(Programmable Logic Controller) system
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain GE Cimplicity control system
• Troubleshoot computer and communication issues
• Knowledge of instrumentation (transmitters, control valves, meters, etc)
• Monitors and recognized dangerous and/or emergency conditions within the process and performs procedures necessary to remove the condition or shutdown the process/facility in order to protect personnel community, environment and equipment.
• Work with coworkers in the response to emergency situations requiring coordination, equipment or plant shutdown, and/or evacuation
• Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment and perform maintenance as necessary to correct problems
• Operates and performs activities in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures
• Writes repair work requests for routine and major maintenance that cannot be handled as part of normal operations within a CMMS (MAXIMO) maintenance reporting system
• Performs other work-related duties as needed
• Utilize proper Lockout/Tag out operating and safety procedures
• Read, understand, and red line wiring diagrams and schematics
• Must have a working knowledge of P&IDs, electric schematics and technical manuals and data
• Ability to work under DOT, OQ and PSM regulation
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems and components using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year associates degree in electrical maintenance or five years electrical maintenance experience in the commercial or petrochemical industry
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver license.
• Able to work in close quarters, work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
• Must be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office software modules, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and others
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objectives and the ability to work abnormal work shifts to meet plant conditions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Electric Code
• Must be able to pass background check, drug screen, and physical
• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams and internal and external customers
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain GE PLC(Programmable Logic Controller) system
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation problems
• Ability to maintain computer system, as well as communications (ethernet, fiber)
• Experience working as a self-starter, and ability to work with peers in collaborative efforts
• Willing to become part of the Emergency Response Team

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.