Targa Resources

Commissioning Specialist

Targa Resources$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 3-5 years in commissioning or operations of cryogenic gas or large process facilities
  • Direct experience with Owner/Operator organizations
  • Strong understanding of plant lifecycle
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents like P&IDs and equipment datasheets

Responsibilities

  • Act as commissioning authority for construction completion and startup
  • Review and execute commissioning plans and schedules
  • Ensure compliance with Owner standards and operational goals
  • Govern and validate contractor-led commissioning activities
  • Lead operational readiness activities including progress meetings and safety discussions
  • Develop and validate operating procedures
  • Coordinate with various teams and stakeholders throughout commissioning

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale cryogenic gas facilities
  • Engagement in safety culture initiatives
  • Collaborative team environment with cross-functional groups
  • Potential for skill development in operational readiness and commissioning
  • Work location flexibility within the Permian Basin
Full Job Description
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Act as the commissioning authority during construction completion, commissioning, startup, and initial operation
  • Review and execute commissioning plans, procedures, and schedules
  • Ensure commissioning activities align with Owner standards, operational philosophies, and long-term reliability goals
  • Provide governance, oversight, and validation of contractor-led commissioning activities
  • Lead or support operational readiness activities, including: Leading daily progress meetings, Safety discussions before major milestone (power energization,
  • Hydrocarbon introduction to facility)
  • Development and validation of operating procedures
  • Operator training support and field familiarization
  • Verification of maintainability and operability
  • Ensure smooth transition of systems and units from project teams to Operations and Maintenance
  • Validate purge and dry-out procedures
  • Lead plant energization and hydrocarbon purge
  • Champion Owner's safety culture during commissioning and startup LOTO, permit to work
  • Actively participate in PHA and Pre Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
  • Coordinate closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Process Safety, and Reliability teams
  • Interface with EPC contractors, licensors, and OEM vendors while maintaining Owner authority
  • Be able to work in different locations in the Permian Basin

CORE VALUES & BEHAVIORS:
  • Embody integrity, accountability, initiative, and respect in correspondence and work.
  • Adhere to safety standards, company policies and standards, and regulatory requirements (DOT, OSHA, API, ASME, NFPA)
  • Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company and with external stakeholders
  • Thrive in a team environment, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and maintain a professional and respectful demeanor
  • Exhibit strong work ethic, self-motivation, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance


MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in commissioning, startup, or operations of cryogenic gas or large process facilities
  • Direct experience working for or closely supporting an Owner/Operator organization
  • Strong understanding of plant lifecycle, from project execution to long term operations
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, operating narratives, cause & effect diagrams, and equipment datasheets

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior operational or maintenance experience in cryogenic or gas processing facilities
  • Experience with LNG, ASU, hydrogen, nitrogen, helium, H2S , or CO² plants
  • Strong familiarity with corporate operating standards and asset management frameworks
  • Experience supporting plant startups and post startup optimization
  • Exposure to DCS/PLC platforms (Emerson, Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of PDC and LCP trouble shooting
  • Strong experience in Compression start-up and commissioning activities
  • Strong Turbo Expander Knowledge of operations and start-up activities


About Targa Resources

Targa is a leading provider of midstream services and is one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in North America. They own, operate, acquire, and develop a diversified portfolio of complementary midstream energy assets. They are primarily engaged in the business of: - gathering, compressing, treating, processing, and selling natural gas - storing, fractionating, treating, transporting, and selling NGLs and NGL products, including services to LPG exporters - gathering, storing, and terminaling crude oil - storing, terminaling, and selling refined petroleum products. They believe their growth will be driven by continued organic growth investments across their diversified asset footprint. Their assets are not easily replicated and are strategically located in some of the most attractive basins in the U.S., and interconnected with key NGL markets and logistics centers. Their gathering and processing assets are across multiple shale and natural resource plays, including the Permian Basin, Barnett Shale, Bakken Shale, Eagle Ford Shale, Anadarko Basin, Arkoma Basin, onshore Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico. They have a leading position at Mont Belvieu, the NGL hub of North America. They have the second largest fractionation ownership position at Mont Belvieu and world class LPG export facilities on the Gulf Coast at their Galena Park Marine Terminal, which is interconnected to Mont Belvieu.

Targa Resources Careers

Join the dynamic team at Targa Resources, a leader in the energy sector, where innovation, leadership, and growth are at the heart of our operations. As one of the most prominent midstream energy operators, Targa Resources offers unparalleled job opportunities for professionals eager to advance their careers in a thriving and supportive environment.

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Market Cap
$16.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$1.5 billion
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+20.4%
Revenue
$8.2 billion
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