I/E Technician

Targa Resources; Garden City (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking an experienced I&E technician to support plant processing equipment with electrical and instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, and preventive tasks across field and plant sites.

You will read electrical schematics and P&ID drawings, work with PLCs and DCS, and follow safety procedures including lockout/tagout while coordinating with I&E teams and other groups to keep systems reliable.

Qualifications

• Maintenance and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems on plant equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID drawings to troubleshoot.
• Experience with PLC/DCS control systems and preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Understand electrical and instrumentation equipment used in plant processing.
• Troubleshoot and repair compressor panel control wiring and devices.
• Troubleshoot motor starter panels and motor issues.
• Read schematics and P&ID drawings to diagnose issues.
• Work in extreme weather conditions and across plant/field sites.
• Maintain control valves and transmitters; perform preventive maintenance.
• Work with PLCs and DCS troubleshooting; follow safety procedures.
• Perform maintenance on electrical systems from 12VDC to 4160 VAC.
• Follow PPE guidelines and lockout/tagout procedures; support cross-group projects.
• Be available for overtime, weekends, and callouts; lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

PLC & DCS troubleshooting

Reading schematics

P&ID diagrams

Field maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Team communication

Strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Driver's license

Tools

PLC systems

DCS

Schematic reading tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ability to understand electrical and instrumentation equipment associated with plant processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair compressor panel control wiring and associated devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical motor starter panels and motor issues also.
• Have working knowledge of how to read electrical schematics and P&ID’s drawings.
• Be able to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Maintain and work on different types of control valves and transmitters.
• Knowledge of plc’s and DCS troubleshooting.
• Be able to perform processing plants and field booster’s preventive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Be able to work on electrical systems ranging from 12vdc to 4160 vac.
• Knowledge of electrical meters and diagnostic tools for troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Follow all company safety procedures and lockout and tag out procedures.
• Be able to work on related projects with different company groups
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 year(s) of related work experience.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Execute all maintenance activities related to pipeline maintenance and operation
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision
• Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions.
• 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.
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex).
• Regular and Reliable Attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Have the ability or knowledge to learn how to diagnose PLC problems
• Understands how to read and translate the information found within all: PLC code, Schematic wiring, and Ladder and P&ID’S process diagrams.
• Have the ability to trouble shoot complex electrical control systems and to maintain instrumentation systems.
• Be a self-starter and communicate with the I&E group on a daily bases.
• Must be able to take call out on the rotation and work weekends if needed.
• Associates degree in electrical/instrumentation or 3 years of experience as and I/E tech in the gas processing industry.

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.