I/E Technician

Targa Resources Corp.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The I&E Technician at Targa Resources in New Mexico performs maintenance on instrumentation and control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA. You will work with electrical and process instrumentation, ensuring safe, compliant operations across processing, fractionation, storage, and transport of natural gas liquids.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting transmitters, actuators, and wiring, developing PLC programs, creating HMI graphics, and supporting field installations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime and respond to call outs.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Live within 60 miles of the job location.
• Able to work in changing climate conditions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow Targa’s Safety Policies and Procedures and Business Ethics Policies.
• Plan and perform all assignments safely using proper tools and PPE.
• Apply PLC knowledge including ladder logic, program downloading/uploading, online edits, and troubleshooting.
• Create HMI graphics for local HMI and SCADA.
• Troubleshoot control system wiring for transmitters, switches, and PLC outputs.
• Familiarize with Wonderware ArchestrA SCADA and configure derived instances.
• Review P&ID, control panel and junction box diagrams, and process flow diagrams.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation: pressure, temperature, and level devices.
• Troubleshoot coriolis flow meters.
• Configure and troubleshoot VFDs.
• Troubleshoot RTU I/O wiring and communications.
• Strong knowledge of EtherNet/IP and Serial comms.
• Understand electrical theory and controls for low voltage systems (120 VAC and below).
• Adhere to NEC/API area classification requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Electrical theory

NEC/API awareness

VFD control

P&ID interpretation

EtherNet/IP/Serial comms

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC Logix 5000

Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus

Freewave radios

Sierra Wireless devices

Emerson Rosemount

Micromotion Coriolis

Eaton 9000 VFDs

Job description

POSITIONSUMMARY:
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 associated typically in the processing, fractionation, storage and transportation of natural gas liquids.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn and understand Targa’s Safety Policies and Procedures and Business Ethics Policies. Plan and perform all assignments in a safe manner by utilizing the proper tools, safety and environmental precautions, permitting, and Process Safety Management, and have a basic knowledge of the effect his work will have on his co‑workers and the plant and field operations.
• Have a solid understanding and application experience ofprogrammable logic controllers (PLC) to include the following: Knowledge of IEC-63111-3 programming languages specifically ladder logic, downloading and uploading programs, online edits, and troubleshooting logic.
• Create HMI graphics, both for local HMI and SCADA.
• Evaluate and troubleshoot and correct control system wiring for transmitters, switch devices, and PLC output commands to an array of control devices.
• Become familiar with the Wonderware ArchestrA SCADA system and learn to setup and configure derived instances for new systems being brought online..
• Evaluate piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), control panel and junction box diagrams, process flow diagrams and electrical one-lines.
• Perform configurations and be able to troubleshoot instrumentation to include the following: pressure, temperature, and level instruments.
• Perform configurations and be able to troubleshoot coriolis flow meters.
• Perform configuration and troubleshooting controls related to variable speed drives (VFD)
• Troubleshoot and correct issues with positive displacement flow meters specifically pulse contacts and optical high speed pulse devices.
• Flow Computers and remote terminal units (RTU) I/O wiring, configuration, and communications.
• Strong knowledge and skilled in EtherNet I/P and Serial Radio installation and configuration.
• Have solid knowledge of electrical theory and controls for low voltage systems. Be able to troubleshoot problems related to control systems rated at 120 VAC and less.
• Be familiar with NEC code and API code regulations regarding area classification and requirements for electrical components located within classified areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years of work related 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.
• 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
• Must live or be willing to live within 60 miles of the job location.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC Logix 5000 and 500 product line
• Experience with Allen-Bradley Panelview Plus HMI product line
• Experience with Freewave radios and Sierra Wireless cell modem devices
• Experience with Emerson Rosemount pressure, temperature and level devices
• Experience with Micromotion Coriolis meters
• Experience with Eaton 9000 series VFD’s

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to frequently throughout the work shift, push, pull and lift at least a minimum of 50lbs to a minimum height of 3-4 feet and maneuver equipment or parts as needed
• Ability to work outdoors in changing climate conditions
• Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing
• Ability to climb up and down ladders, stairs and platforms at varying heights
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex)

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.