Targa Resources

Electrical Engineer

Posted on: 12 Feb 2022

Midland, Texas

Job Description

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specify, evaluate and select electrical engineered and specialty equipment for operations and major/complex projects.
Prepare technical bids and/or proposal evaluations and recommendations.
Evaluate, prepare and analyze designs of electrical systems including power generation, utility inter-ties, distribution, motor/plant logic, control systems, lighting, emergency power, supplies, grounding, alarm and safety shutdown systems.
Review and/or negotiate utility contracts with outside vendors.
Provide technical assistance in the form of written reports, consultation, research, electrical system studies, National Electrical Code interpretations, recommendations and utility contracts
Prepare highly detailed short circuit, motor starting, voltage drop, load shedding and relay coordination studies as needed to ensure plant reliability and personnel safety.
Ensure that company standards and strategies comply with the latest industry practices, safety, environmental and process safety management requirements.
Develop and maintain electrical engineering specifications and facility electrical area classification drawings.
Investigate plant uses for improved energy conservation.
Direct work and review outside engineering contractors' designs, studies, drawings and material selections to ensure conformance with Targa specifications and standards.
Investigate and resolve problems associated with new or existing facilities and their electrical design.
Prepare budgetary and AFE quality cost estimates in addition to technical scopes of work.
Participate in technical and industry conferences, making presentations when requested.
Supervise field work and small projects in terms of coordinating activities, monitoring the budget, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of multiple tasks at one time. 

 

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university
3+ years related experience and/or training
Experience with power system design, power distribution equipment and protective relaying.
Experience with design and troubleshooting of electric motors and related equipment including motor starters, motor protection relay, and variable frequency drives.
Experience in electrical modeling program (SKM, ETAP, etc.) for use to conduct power studies, short circuit calculation, coordination studies, arc flash calculation, and troubleshooting is required.
Basic understanding of preventative/predictive maintenance concepts and applications as it applies to electrical equipment.
Knowledge applicable codes, government regulations, standards, pertaining to electrical systems such as NFPA, NEC, and API.
Self-motivated and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to interface effectively with wide range of technical, analytical and managerial personnel.
Knowledge of contracts, proposals, bids and budgeting concepts
Maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company

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."