Targa Resources · 8 hours ago
Process Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expTarga Resources is a company focused on the Delaware Basin Gas Plants, and they are seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical support and optimize operations. The role involves project execution, compliance support, and developing engineering scopes for construction and commissioning activities.
EnergyFinanceLogisticsOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide technical support to operations (including troubleshooting, debottlenecking and optimization, maintenance projects, Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance, PHA participation and action item resolution, DOT compliance, etc.)
Develop scope of work/for-bid packages for engineering, construction, and commissioning activities. Track/forecast costs and milestone schedules and regularly communicate progress to project stakeholders
Embody integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect in all correspondence and tasks performed
Size and specify mechanical equipment, including separators, filters, tanks, heat exchangers, air coolers, pumps, compressors, treaters, and dehydrators. Select appropriate piping materials, diameters, and thicknesses to meet design requirements. Size and specify relief devices, control valves, and regulators
Provide technical support to operations (including troubleshooting, debottlenecking and optimization, maintenance projects, Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance, PHA participation and action item resolution, DOT compliance, etc.)
Possess knowledge of midstream process controls and instrumentation, including controls narratives and cause & effect matrices
Possess ability to interpret and design Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), Plot Plans, Piping Plans, and Piping Isometrics
Develop process simulations and material & energy balances using ProMax software for Cryogenic gas plants including Dehydration and Amine systems. Use these to support process optimization efforts
Develop scope of work/for-bid packages for engineering, construction, and commissioning activities. Track/forecast costs and milestone schedules and regularly communicate progress to project stakeholders
Possess knowledge of midstream gas gathering and processing operations, including Cryogenic gas plants, compression, glycol and desiccant dehydration, amine treating, hydrocarbon recovery, and condensate stabilization
Possess knowledge of codes, standards, regulations and best practices applicable to the midstream industry (including API, ASME B31.3/4/8 and VIII, DOT 192/5, NFPA, NACE, etc.)
Communicate effectively with internal and external team members (including safety, environmental, operations, construction, commercial, land/ROW, 3rd party contractors, etc.)
Complete projects through the entire project lifecycle, including: provide feasibility studies and Front End Loading cost estimates to commercial; generate AFE’s; perform detailed engineering and design; scope, bid, and manage construction and commissioning contractors; as-built drawings; and participate in pre-startup safety reviews
Proactively seek opportunities to learn and develop and to find solutions for maximizing value to the business unit
Continuously review assets to enhance safety, mechanical reliability, operational flexibility, and capacity
Assure all Targa design and construction standards are satisfied
Assure Local, State, Federal and Targa Safety & Environmental regulations and policies are satisfied
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS degree in Chemical Engineering from 4-year accredited university
Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience as project engineer and/or process engineer in natural gas plants processing, construction, and/or operations
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside the company
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel at least 25% of the time
Regular and reliable attendance
Provide technical support to operations (including troubleshooting, debottlenecking and optimization, maintenance projects, Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance, PHA participation and action item resolution, DOT compliance, etc.)
Develop scope of work/for-bid packages for engineering, construction, and commissioning activities. Track/forecast costs and milestone schedules and regularly communicate progress to project stakeholders
Embody integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect in all correspondence and tasks performed
Size and specify mechanical equipment, including separators, filters, tanks, heat exchangers, air coolers, pumps, compressors, treaters, and dehydrators. Select appropriate piping materials, diameters, and thicknesses to meet design requirements. Size and specify relief devices, control valves, and regulators
Possess knowledge of midstream process controls and instrumentation, including controls narratives and cause & effect matrices
Possess ability to interpret and design Process Flow Diagrams (PFD's), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), Plot Plans, Piping Plans, and Piping Isometrics
Develop process simulations and material & energy balances using ProMax software for Cryogenic gas plants including Dehydration and Amine systems. Use these to support process optimization efforts
Possess knowledge of midstream gas gathering and processing operations, including Cryogenic gas plants, compression, glycol and desiccant dehydration, amine treating, hydrocarbon recovery, and condensate stabilization
Possess knowledge of codes, standards, regulations and best practices applicable to the midstream industry (including API, ASME B31.3/4/8 and VIII, DOT 192/5, NFPA, NACE, etc.)
Communicate effectively with internal and external team members (including safety, environmental, operations, construction, commercial, land/ROW, 3rd party contractors, etc.)
Complete projects through the entire project lifecycle, including: provide feasibility studies and Front End Loading cost estimates to commercial; generate AFE's; perform detailed engineering and design; scope, bid, and manage construction and commissioning contractors; as-built drawings; and participate in pre-startup safety reviews
Proactively seek opportunities to learn and develop and to find solutions for maximizing value to the business unit
Continuously review assets to enhance safety, mechanical reliability, operational flexibility, and capacity
Assure all Targa design and construction standards are satisfied
Assure Local, State, Federal and Targa Safety & Environmental regulations and policies are satisfied
Other duties as assigned
Preferred
5-10 years of experience in natural gas plants processing, construction and/or operations
Experience with acid gas handling and process equipment
Process simulation and pipeline modeling experience with HYSYS, PROMAX
Experience with rotating equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Project
5+ year of experience in project engineering, process engineering and/or project management
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
401(k) plan with match
Education reimbursement
Annual bonus plan
Paid time off
Several other benefits offerings
Company
Targa Resources
Targa is a leading provider of midstream services as one of the largest independent midstream infrastructure companies in North America.
1001-5000 employees
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