Plant Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Targa Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation technician in Texas to support plant processing equipment, troubleshoot panel wiring, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems. You will read schematics and P&ID drawings, work across extremes of weather, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include servicing compressor control wiring, motor starters, valves, and transmitters, while adhering to PPE and lockout/tagout

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of related work experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with teams and vendors.
• Ability to execute maintenance related to pipeline operations.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand electrical and instrumentation equipment for plant processing.
• Troubleshoot and repair compressor panel control wiring and devices.
• Troubleshoot electrical motor starter panels and motor issues.
• Read electrical schematics and P&ID drawings.
• Work in extreme weather conditions and maintain various control valves and transmitters.
• Knowledge of PLCs and DCS troubleshooting.
• Perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems in plants and fields.
• Work with 12VDC to 4160 VAC systems.
• Use electrical meters and diagnostic tools for troubleshooting.
• Follow safety procedures and lockout/tagout guidelines.
• Collaborate on related projects with different company groups.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office

Safety discipline

Overtime readiness

Troubleshooting skills

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates degree in electrical/instrumentation

Tools

PLC systems

P&ID reading

Schematic wiring

Ladder diagrams

Job description

Targa Resources is seeking an Electrical/Instrumentation technician in Texas to support plant processing equipment, troubleshoot panel wiring, and perform preventive maintenance on electrical systems. You will read schematics and P&ID drawings, work across extremes of weather, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure safe, reliable operations.

Responsibilities include servicing compressor control wiring, motor starters, valves, and transmitters, while adhering to PPE and lockout/tagout