POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will support the Mont Belvieu Complex and serves as a knowledgeable source of equipment within the facility. The individual will work closely with the maintenance department, operations, and process engineering personnel to provide technical input on equipment repairs, improvements, and troubleshooting efforts. This position also plays a key role in continuous improvement to better ensure overall mechanical integrity, facility safety, and equipment reliability. The engineer serves a “hands-on” role working alongside and supporting process and facilities technicians as needed.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical support for daily operations and maintenance activities
Support of stationary and rotating equipment field repairs
Possess knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations related to refining, petrochemical, or midstream energy business
Provide technical support to engineering projects team on capital projects
Develop equipment repair work scopes
Perform initial equipment troubleshooting with maintenance and/or operations
Perform data collection for failure analyses
Review existing equipment spare parts and PM plans for modifications
MOC lead for field changes
Provides oversight over condition monitoring programs as directed such as the lubrication program, compressor analysis, and vibration program.
Provides oversight to machinery installation, troubleshooting, repair, and startup activities.
Recommend reliability or optimization projects to respective teams
Assure State, Federal and Targa regulations and policies in Safety and Environmental areas are adhered to within area of responsibility.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or an Equivalent Engineering Degree from a 4-year accredited University
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the refining, petrochemical, or midstream process industries
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, including Work and Excel
Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside the company
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected crafts, personnel, contractors, and customers
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Regular and Reliable Attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
5-10 years of experience in the refining, petrochemical, or midstream process industries
Experience with Microsoft Project
Experience with Maximo CMMS
Familiarity with one or more formal root cause analysis methodologies
Strong knowledge of PSM/PHA methodologies and best practices
Knowledge of Maximo or other computerized maintenance management system
Experience with steam generation systems desired
Experience with Solar Gas Turbines desired
Experience with ANSI/ASME B73.1 and API 610 centrifugal pumps
Experience with API 618 reciprocating compressors
Experience with heat exchangers, piping systems, tanks, and process vessels
Ability to read P&IDs efficiently.
Good organizational, time management, customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines with frequent interruptions. Organizational skills sufficient to prioritize work and complete assignments accurately, either independently or as part of a team, under the pressure of completing deadlines with frequent interruptions. Ability to work autonomously following direction, policies, or procedures. Ability to use analytical and decision-making skills to recommend options and resolve problems in a variety of contexts.
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Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
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.
Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, FRC).
The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
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."