Operations Technician Jobs

POSITION SUMMARY:

Successful candidate will become a member of a team responsible for the operation of a natural gas liquid fractionation [NGL] unit and associated facilities located at the Mont Belvieu facility.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct all job related tasks in a safe manner; comply with all governmental and corporate regulations (including site-specific procedures) related to occupational safety, employee health and the environment.
• Execute all tasks related to startup and shutdown of equipment in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Participate in emergency response activities.
• Complete all deviation reports, including safety, environmental and work orders.
• Complete all assigned tasks in assigned area(s) of responsibility including those related to compliance assurance.
• Respond to any direction provided by the supervisor, and/or senior operator on the shift.
• Conduct periodic inspection of the facility and report any unsafe condition or, conditions posing a potential conflict with environmental permits or regulations to local management.
• Monitor operating conditions, report variances from normal conditions and take appropriate actions to maintain optimum process performance.
• Prepare portions of the facility or specific items of equipment for maintenance or repair.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must work with a minimum of supervision and be able to manage their time when given multiple tasks.
• Ability to work 12-hour (day/night) shifts and will require some weekends and holidays to be worked.
• Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected crafts, personnel, contractors and customers
• Willing to work overtime to meet business needs and critical activities including relief for employees on vacation or personal leave
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fractionation experience
• Degree or Certificate in Process Operations
• Three years plant experience preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.

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.