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JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This position currently works a 8 hour/day schedule M-F with an on call/relief schedule.
- Performing PMs, diagnose, trouble-shoot, repair, and maintain overall proper function of the following types of equipment including high speed reciprocating compressors, air compressors, vrus, pumps, fans, blowers, glycol dehy units and other station equipment.
- Perform routine startup and shutdown of individual equipment and processes.
- Monitor usage of utilities, fuel, chemicals, lube oils, etc to prevent excessive consumption at current processing and production rates
- Monitor and recognize dangerous and or emergency conditions within the process and performs procedures necessary to remove the condition or shutdown the process / facility in order to protect personnel and equipment
- Recognize malfunctions in individual equipment and performs maintenance as necessary to correct problems
- Monitor levels of lubricants, fluids, chemicals, etc. and refills as necessary to prevent damage to equipment
- Write work orders using MAXIMO for routine and major maintenance
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
- Perform operations of treaters & glycol dehy units
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFACTIONS:
- Completion of advanced mechanical training or certificates, or equivalent work experience (2 years)
- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
- Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
- Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision
- Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.
- Lives within 1 hour of work assignment area.
- Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
- 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, Nomex).
- Regular and Reliable Attendance
PREFERRED QULAIFICATIONS:
- 5 years’ experience operating and maintaining mechanical equipment at compressor stations and processes listed under job duties
- Experience with Waukesha Pearce, Caterpillar 3600/3601, or Ariel Compressors
- Experience operating glycol dehy units
- Experience operating VRU’s
- Experience working tanks and selling condensate
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.