Targa Resources

GIS Technician

Posted on: 14 Apr 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Maintain centralized filing system and computer database (MS Access) for electronic drawings
* Interface with internal (field personnel, engineers, right-of-way agents) and external (contractors) customers.
* Update gathering maps with new well connects, new piping, replacement of pipe and removal of pipe for regulatory requirements in Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Texas.
* Perform additional updates to gathering maps as required (will require travel to field locations).
* Ensure piping, meter and valve connectivity is 100% accurate in order to export piping and meters from ArcMap 10.6.1 to modeling software for running gathering system pipeline models.
* Prepare detailed maps with production and/or competitor information for Commercial and Business Development groups.
* Prepare detailed maps (mapbooks, wall maps) of gathering systems data for internal users.
* Printing of GIS drawings upon request.
* Understand land grids for different states for the mapping of Contracts and ROWs. (Township, Range, Sections, Lots, Blocks & Abstracts)
* Understand coordinate systems State Plan vs. Geographic.
* Understand metes and bounds for the mapping of contracts and ROWs.
* VBA or python scripting for querying

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

* 3 to 5 years experience in Oil & Gas Industry.
* Experience with the current version of ArcPro.
* Understand Linear referencing.
* The ability to work accurately, with interruptions, to meet deadlines. Needs to have good organizational, time management & problem-solving skills.
* Extensive knowledge and experience using ESRI ArcMap 10.6.1, UPDM database and ESRI APR (ArcGIS Pipeline Referencing) experience
* Must be proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office software modules, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Must be a High School Graduate or equivalent (GED)
* Regular and reliable attendance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience working in a team environment; self starter; ability to work with peers in collaborative efforts.
* Familiarity with SharePoint for storing job books and linking to GIS.
* ArcPad 10
* Experience with Model Builder & Python.
* AutoCad version 2018 or higher

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

Targa Resources

Houston, TX

Targa Resources is one of North America's largest independent midstream energy providers. The company buys, develops, owns and operates a range of midstream energy assets, primarily in natural gas. The company's operations collect, compress, process, treat and sell natural gas. In addition, the company stores and transports natural gas, liquid petroleum gas and related products.

Targa Resources offers its employees generous benefits packages, which include medical and prescription drug coverage, vision, dental coverage and a flexible spending account. Employees receive an automatic 3 percent contribution of their pay into a retirement plan, and the company matches employee contributions up to 5 percent. Additional contributions may be made based on the company's financial results. The company also provides free lunches daily.

Employees say there is a youth movement afoot at Targa Resources, praising the "great young analysts who are friendly" and a "laid-back environment." The learning opportunities are "abundant" with rapid career advancement and "a lot of access" to top management. Some employees wish there was "more standardization of program processes" and indicate that systems and practices are "outdated."