Maintenance Technician

Targa Resources; Plains (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Plant Equipment Technician in Texas to perform preventative maintenance and repair of high-speed and low-speed compressors, air compressors, pumps, fans and related equipment. You will startup/shutdown processes, monitor utilities and materials, and respond to emergencies to protect personnel and equipment.

You will diagnose malfunctions, perform maintenance, refill lubricants and chemicals, and write MAXIMO work orders for routine and major maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and respond to call outs as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions and in close quarters.
• Follow PPE guidelines and maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Performing PMs, diagnose, trouble-shoot, repair, and maintain equipment such as high/low speed compressors and related plant equipment.
• Perform routine startup and shutdown of equipment and processes.
• Monitor utilities, fuel, chemicals, lube oils to prevent excessive consumption.
• Recognize emergencies and shut down processes to protect personnel and equipment.
• Identify malfunctions and perform maintenance to correct problems.
• Monitor lubricant and chemical levels and refill as necessary.
• Write work orders using MAXIMO for routine and major maintenance.
• Perform operations of field amine & glycol treaters.

Skills

Mechanical equipment operations

Diagnosis & repair

Safety procedures

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MAXIMO

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing PMs, diagnose, trouble-shoot, repair, and maintain overall proper function of the following types of equipment:
• High speed reciprocating compressors
• Low speed compressors, air compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, and other plant equipment
• Perform routine startup and shutdown of individual equipment and processes
• Monitor usage of utilities, fuel, chemicals, lube oils, etc to prevent excessive consumption at current processing and production rates
• Monitor and recognize 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 and equipment
• Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment and performs maintenance as necessary to correct problems
• Monitor levels of lubricants, fluids, chemicals, etc. and refills as necessary to prevent damage to equipment
• Write work orders using MAXIMO for routine and major maintenance
• Perform other work related duties as assigned
• Perform operations of field amine & glycol treaters

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performing PMs, diagnose, trouble-shoot, repair, and maintain overall proper function of the following types of equipment:
• High speed reciprocating compressors
• Low speed compressors, air compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, and other plant equipment
• Perform routine startup and shutdown of individual equipment and processes
• Monitor usage of utilities, fuel, chemicals, lube oils, etc to prevent excessive consumption at current processing and production rates
• Monitor and recognize 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 and equipment
• Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment and performs maintenance as necessary to correct problems
• Monitor levels of lubricants, fluids, chemicals, etc. and refills as necessary to prevent damage to equipment
• Write work orders using MAXIMO for routine and major maintenance
• Perform other work related duties as assigned
• Perform operations of field amine & glycol treaters

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFACTIONS:

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years 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.
• 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 QULAIFICATIONS:

• 5 years' experience operating and maintaining mechanical equipment and processes listed under job duties.
• Experience with Waukesha Pearce, Caterpillar 3600/3601, or Ariel Compressors

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.