Instrumentation Technician

Targa Resources; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking an Instrumentation Technician in Mont Belvieu, TX to perform corrective and preventative maintenance on instrumentation systems, analytical equipment, control elements and related hardware in processing, fractionation, storage and transportation of natural gas liquids.

The role requires installation, calibration and troubleshooting of transmitters and control valves, adherence to safety and regulatory procedures, and utilization of MAXIMO for work orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and learning proprietary software.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed.
• Interpersonal skills to interface with teams and customers.
• Ability to interface with DCS and PLCs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose process controls.
• Working knowledge of P&IDs, electric schematics and technical manuals.
• Ability to input and utilize purchasing (ePro).
• Ability to work under DOT, TCEQ and PSM regulation.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and calibrate transmitters (temperature, differential, pressure, level, vibration).
• Maintain and install control valves, including AOVs.
• Monitor process variables to assess state of the process.
• Identify and respond to dangerous or emergency conditions to protect people and equipment.
• Collaborate with team during emergencies (Incident Command System) or plant shutdowns.
• Write repair work requests for routine/major maintenance using a CMMS (MAXIMO).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-directed

DS/CS/PSM compliance

Microsoft Office proficiency

DCS/PLC interfacing

Education

Two-year associate degree in Instrumentation

Tools

MAXIMO CMMS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for performing corrective & preventative maintenance on Instrumentation systems such 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:

• Installation, maintenance and calibration of temperature, differential, pressure, level and vibration transmitters
• Maintenance and installation of various brands of control valves including AOV’s
• Monitor process variables and conditions to ascertain the current state of the operated process
• Monitor and recognize dangerous and/or emergency conditions within the process and perform procedures necessary to remove the condition or shutdown the process to protect personnel, community, environment and equipment
• Work with coworkers in response to emergency situations requiring coordination (Incident Command System), equipment or plant shutdown, and/or evacuation
• Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment and perform maintenance as necessary to correct problems
• Operate and perform activities in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures. (Federal, State and local policies and procedures)
• Write repair work requests for routine and major maintenance that cannot be handled as part of normal operations using a CMMS (MAXIMO
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office software modules, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and learn proprietary software
• 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
• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams and internal and external customers
• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected crafts and internal and external customers; able to work self-directed
• Ability to interface with DCS (Distributive Control Systems) and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose process controls
• Must have a working knowledge of P&IDs, electric schematics and technical manuals and data
• Ability to input and utilize purchasing (ePro)
• Ability to work under DOT, TCEQ and PSM regulation
• Will work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objectives and the ability to work abnormal work shifts for plant conditions
• Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two-year associates degree in Instrumentation or equivalent training
• Five years’ experience in petrochemical industry
• Experience working as a self-starter, and ability to work with peers in collaborative efforts
• Experience with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and work permit process

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50bs.
• 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.

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