Midstream Gas Process Engineer - Design & Optimization

Targa Resources; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and support midstream gas processing facilities in Texas. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficiency while collaborating with engineering, operations, and project teams to deliver technical solutions.

Responsibilities include process simulations with ProMax, equipment sizing, PFDs/P&IDs interpretation, and continuous improvement across projects from feasibility to commissioning.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from a 4-year accredited university.
• Proficiency in Power BI for reporting and analytics.
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 25% of the time.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to operations, including troubleshooting, debottlenecking and optimization, maintenance projects, PSM compliance, PHA participation and action item resolution, and DOT compliance.
• Develop process simulations and material & energy balances using ProMax software.
• Size and specify mechanical equipment, including separators, filters, tanks, heat exchangers, air coolers, pumps, compressors, treaters, and dehydrators.
• Interpret and design PFDs, P&IDs, Plot Plans, Piping Plans, and Piping Isometrics.
• Continuously review assets to enhance safety, mechanical reliability, operational flexibility, and capacity.
• Track/forecast costs and milestone schedules and communicate progress to project stakeholders.
• Complete projects through the entire project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, Front End Loading cost estimates, AFE generation, detailed engineering and design, bid, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Process safety management

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

BS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

ProMax

Power BI

Job description

Targa Resources is seeking a Process Engineer to design, optimize, and support midstream gas processing facilities in Texas. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and efficiency while collaborating with engineering, operations, and project teams to deliver technical solutions.

Responsibilities include process simulations with ProMax, equipment sizing, PFDs/P&IDs interpretation, and continuous improvement across projects from feasibility to commissioning.