Technical Maintenance Technician

Targa Resources; Mont Belvieu (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is hiring a Maintenance Technician at our Mont Belvieu plant to operate, install, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment including pumps, turbines, gear boxes, and rotating equipment. The role requires hands-on ability and safe work practices.

The candidate will use hand and power tools, work in an industrial plant environment, and may be required to work on-call, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years’ Bolt Up Fitter experience.
• Must be able to read permits and communicate in English.
• Must be computer literate (Maximo).

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance at MBC.
• Operate equipment such as forklift, scissor lift.
• Assembles and repairs equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Dismantles and assembles general equipment using hand and power tools.
• Install process blinds and flanges.
• Lift 50 pounds and work in close quarters.
• Support operations with routine tasks and on-call duties.
• Follow safety regulations and company procedures.

Skills

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maximo

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for operation, installation, diagnosis, troubleshooting, repair, preventive maintenance and overall proper function of all types of mechanical equipment, including but not limited to the following pumps, steam turbines, compressors, gear boxes, cooling fans, couplings, seals and all rotating equipment.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general maintenance at MBC
• Maintain work area including non-biohazard trash disposal, and all cast off material
• Operate equipment such as forklift, scissor lift
• Completes basic and routine tasks related in support of operations
• The position is diverse and job tasks will vary daily
• Assembles and repairs equipment, using hand tools and power tools:
• Digs holes, sets forms, and mixes and pours concrete into forms, using posthole digger, hand tools, wheelbarrows, etc.
• Dismantles and assembles general equipment using hand and power tools
• Remove and replace process filters and maintain waste filter area
• Help to install process blinds and flanges
• Utilize multi-limb coordination and flexibility combined with control precision to perform fine motor skills including finger manipulation, grasping, feeling, arm-hand steadiness, to push, pull or lift objects
• Work may involve climbing at heights at or above six feet
• Ability to follow and adhere to all applicable safety regulations including, but not limited to, Targa’s processes and procedures, Site Specific Rules, State and Federal regulations
• Receive constructive feedback and possible task redirection
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions and a plant environment
• Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing; ability to lift, push/pull 50 pounds
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Bolt Up Fitter
• Must have working knowledge of the English language, with the ability fill out permits for daily tasks, and perform duties stemming from verbal or written communication
• Must be computer literate (Work orders are created and fulfilled in Maximo.)
• Ability to think critically and logically identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Basic pipe, valve fitting knowledge
• Must work with a minimum of supervision and be able to manage time when given multiple tasks
• Must be available to work a rotating on-call schedule (one week out of the month)
• Must be able to work overtime, weekend and/or holiday hours, unscheduled callouts and extended workdays or workweeks during a turnaround or downed unit, as required or directed by business needs.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Plant equipment maintenance experience
• NCCER certification
• Boilermaker or pipefitter experience
• Experience and ability using hand and power tools
• Certified Operator 8-50 Ton Crane
• Certified Operator Cherry Picker

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Full exposure to extreme weather changes and humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations Includes exposure to extreme summer and winter temperatures, as well as rain, sleet, and snow
• Work is generally performed in an industrial environment (indoor or outdoor) with various hazards and noise exposure

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.