Operations Technician

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.


• Conduct periodic inspection of the facility and report on any unsafe conditions 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.


• Complete all assigned tasks in assigned area(s) of responsibility including those related to compliance assurance.


• Complete all deviation reports, including safety, environmental and work orders.


• Respond to any direction provided by the supervisor, and/or senior operator on the shift.


• Prepare portions of the facility or specific items of equipment for maintenance or repair.


• Execute all tasks related to startup and shutdown of equipment in assigned areas of responsibility.


• Participating in emergency response activities


• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent


• Valid Texas Driver’s License


• Willing to work overtime to meet business needs and critical activities including relief for employees on vacation or personal leave


• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected crafts, personnel, contractors and customers


• Must work with a minimum of supervision and be able to manage their time when given multiple tasks


• Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three years of plant experience preferred


• Fractionation experience


• Degree or Certificate in Process Operations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.


• 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, FRC).


• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.


• Ability to work with equipment, hand and power tools, and lifts utilizing safe and environmentally responsible procedures


• Full exposure to extreme weather changes and humidity/moisture relative to atmospheric condition variations. Includes exposure to extreme summer and winter temperatures


• Work is generally performed in an industrial environment (indoors or outdoors) with various hazards and noise exposure


• Availability for rotating DuPont schedule, unscheduled callouts and extended workdays and/or workweeks


• Overtime, weekend and/or holiday hours may be required as directed by scheduling and business needs

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.