Instrumentation Technician — Process Controls & Calibration

Targa Resources; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources in Mont Belvieu, TX seeks an Instrumentation Technician to perform corrective and preventive maintenance on instrumentation systems in processing, fractionation, storage, and transportation of natural gas liquids. The role involves calibration of transmitters, valve maintenance, process monitoring, and emergency response.

You'll work with DCS/PLC systems, utilize MAXIMO for work orders, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to learn proprietary software.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed.
• Strong interpersonal communication to interface with all teams and customers.
• Ability to interface with DCS and PLCs.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose process controls.
• Working knowledge of P&IDs, electrical schematics and data manuals.
• Experience with ePro purchasing and DOT/PSM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and calibrate temperature, differential, pressure, level and vibration transmitters.
• Maintain and install control valves including AOVs.
• Monitor process variables to assess operating state.
• Recognize and respond to dangerous conditions and shutdowns.
• Coordinate with team during emergencies (Incident Command System).
• Identify malfunctions and perform necessary maintenance.
• Follow regulations and procedures (Federal, State, local).
• Create repair work requests in MAXIMO for routine and major maintenance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

DCS interfacing

PLCs

Troubleshooting

Self-directed

Education

Associate degree in Instrumentation

Tools

MAXIMO CMMS

Electrical Schematics

Job description

Targa Resources in Mont Belvieu, TX seeks an Instrumentation Technician to perform corrective and preventive maintenance on instrumentation systems in processing, fractionation, storage, and transportation of natural gas liquids. The role involves calibration of transmitters, valve maintenance, process monitoring, and emergency response.

You'll work with DCS/PLC systems, utilize MAXIMO for work orders, and ensure compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations.