What are the responsibilities and job description for the NGL Controller position at Targa Resources?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is directly involved in the operation of pipelines and facilities in the transportation and movement of Liquid NGL Products. The Controller must balance a high level of surveillance on multiple pipeline systems with in-depth analysis of site-specific real-time data in order to maintain the integrity of the pipeline system(s). The Controller will be expected to take a proactive approach to mitigating developing threats and ongoing events through close contact with the operational conditions of the pipelines and communication with field support personnel. The Controller must demonstrate the ability to recognize, analyze, and respond to abnormal conditions in a timely manner to minimize potential impact to people and the environment as well as eliminating risk to the liability of the company. The Controller will monitor, operate and control TARGA’s NGL Pipelines via the TARGA SCADA System. The majority of these NGL lines are PHMSA Jurisdictional pipelines. This position requires working 12-hour shifts, performing vacation relief, working Holidays and responding to call-outs.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
This position is directly involved in the operation of pipelines and facilities in the transportation and movement of Liquid NGL Products. The Controller must balance a high level of surveillance on multiple pipeline systems with in-depth analysis of site-specific real-time data in order to maintain the integrity of the pipeline system(s). The Controller will be expected to take a proactive approach to mitigating developing threats and ongoing events through close contact with the operational conditions of the pipelines and communication with field support personnel. The Controller must demonstrate the ability to recognize, analyze, and respond to abnormal conditions in a timely manner to minimize potential impact to people and the environment as well as eliminating risk to the liability of the company. The Controller will monitor, operate and control TARGA’s NGL Pipelines via the TARGA SCADA System. The majority of these NGL lines are PHMSA Jurisdictional pipelines. This position requires working 12-hour shifts, performing vacation relief, working Holidays and responding to call-outs.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Train and Obtain DOT qualifications pertaining to Pipeline SCADA Operations
- Perform routine startup/shutdown of pipeline facility equipment
- Recognize pipeline and pipeline equipment malfunctions
- Recognize danger signals from equipment and perform emergency procedures, which could include the shutdown of facilities and/or pipelines
- Prepares and analyzes recurring operational reports
- Prepares various ad-hoc reports including providing data for regulatory reporting
- Continuously review and monitor facility operations for optimization
- Comply with all applicable safety and environmental regulations, local policies and procedures
- Interface with support personnel, maintenance, measurement, instrumentation/electrical, etc, to resolve operational upset issues
- Training of co-workers in safe and proper job procedures
- Attend all safety meeting and safety training as required by company
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum of 1.5 years of experience operating NGL Pipelines OR enrolled and/or completion of a Process Technology certification
- 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 the public
- 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, or pull at least a minimum of 50lbs
- 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).
- Ability to work 12 hour shifts
- Regular and reliable attendance
- Prior Pipeline Controller Experience
- Knowledge of DOT Regulations CFR 49, Part 195
- Knowledge of Intouch / Wonderware SCADA Applications
- Knowledge of Pipeline Hydraulics & NGL Products
- Knowledge of Control Room and Alarm Management Systems
- Knowledge of Pipeline Leak Detection Systems
- Knowledge of Communication Systems
- Knowledge of and understands PIDs
- Knowledge and understands Pipeline Maps and Alignment sheets
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.
