Field Operations Technician

Job Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all Targa HSE requirements, with safety and environmental being at the forefront of all operations
• Complete all necessary paperwork and documentation (MAXIMO)
• Start and stop all station equipment
• Maximize field compression efficiently
• Dehydration operations and maintenance
• Ability to calculate pump rates
• Understanding of flow and temperatures
• Understanding of BTEX units
• Assist pigging operations as needed along with proper documentation and procedures
• Perform minor repairs and assist with major repairs on compression and related equipment
• Perform valve inspections and maintenance as needed
• Manage inventory at assigned sites
  • Glycol
  • Methanol
  • NGL’s
  • Produced Water
• Assist other departments as needed
• Basic understanding of PLC’s and their functions
• Demonstrate good housekeeping
  • Station site
  • All buildings
  • Clean trucks and serviced at proper intervals
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
• Minimum of 2+ years of related work experience
• Interpersonal communication skills to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work effectively with minimum supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to manage time with multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Software
• Regular and reliable attendance

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Previous experience with gas-fired engines and reciprocating compressors
• Knowledge of glycol dehydration systems

• Availability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-outs to fulfill business objectives; ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions
• Ability to work in close quarters (kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, standing)
• Follow and adhere to all applicable PPE guidelines (e.g., eye protection, footwear, Nomex)
• Regular and reliable attendance

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.