Maintenance Technician (14/14 rotation)

Targa Resources; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a field technician in Artesia, NM to perform PMs, diagnose and repair compressors and field equipment. The role covers routine startups, shutdowns, and monitoring of utilities to prevent waste.

You will recognize and respond to emergency conditions, perform maintenance, manage fluids, and use MAXIMO for work orders. The job requires lifting up to 50 lbs and willingness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with teams, personnel, and vendors.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Able to work days, nights, overtime, weekends, holidays and respond to callouts.
• Able to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Able to work in changing climate conditions.
• Able to work in close quarters and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform PMs, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain compressors and field equipment.
• Perform routine startup and shutdown of equipment and processes.
• Monitor utilities and consumables to prevent excessive usage.
• Recognize dangerous conditions and perform shutdown procedures as needed.
• Identify malfunctions and perform maintenance to correct problems.
• Monitor lubricant and fluid levels and refill as necessary.
• Write work orders using MAXIMO for routine and major maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Operate field amine & glycol treaters.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Strong work ethic

Reliable attendance

Team interface

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Performing PMs, diagnose, trouble‑shoot, repair, and maintain overall proper function of the following types of equipment including high‑speed reciprocating compressors , l ow speed compressors, air compressors, pumps, fans, blowers, and other plant or field 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
• Other duties as assigned

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 days, nights, 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

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.