Targa Resources

SCADA Specialist

Targa Resources • $90K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Experience in SCADA design and analysis
  • Design experience with HMI, PLC, and DCS systems
  • Regular and reliable attendance is essential
  • 5+ years of HMI and PLC/DCS system design engineering is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide operational support for Field SCADA HMI/PLC systems daily.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to adhere to standards for SCADA systems.
  • Ensure efficient delivery of operational support with O&M groups.
  • Assist in developing design standards and templates for HMI/PLC systems.
  • Engage with customers to identify operational needs for SCADA systems.
  • Manage SCADA system projects, overseeing engineering and lessons learned.
  • Install and troubleshoot HMI/DCS/PLC and SCADA systems, including specific models and protocols.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot radio frequency communication systems.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Engagement in diverse and large-scale projects within the energy sector
  • Access to advanced technology and systems
  • Support for work-life balance through flexible scheduling
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

The SCADA Specialist is a member of the team that is responsible for providing support through the daily operations of the Targa Pipeline Field SCADA HMI\PLC hardware\software systems and related process control systems that ensure reliable Plant and Field operations. The position is actively involved in supporting the 24x7 SCADA and EFM data collection for Targa's Permian system The position will work closely with measurement, field OPS/Plant OPS and IT groups to ensure reliable data collection/support field. The focus of the position will be on support of Targa's Permian G&P Assets.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide daily operational support for Field SCADA HMI\PLC systems.
  • Work closely with Engineering, and Operations to ensure the Field SCADA HMI\PLC System is being developed to established standards
  • Work closely with O&M groups to ensure the efficient and reliable delivery of fully functional and maintainable systems, as well as provide expertise for ongoing operational support
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of design standards, templates and tools for the Field SCADA HMI\PLC Systems.
  • Collaborate with internal and external customer(s) to determine operational needs and requirements of Field SCADA HMI\PLC systems.
  • Support and implement Field SCADA HMI\PLC system projects, including engineering oversight, task management, and implementing lessons learned found during project execution.
  • Install, maintain and troubleshooting for HMI/DCS/PLC, SCADA including HMI, RTUs - TotalFlow, Emerson Roc, Bristol ControlWave and associated protocols. PLCs - Allen Bradley all models, General Electric all models and associated protocols (SLC, CIP, SRTP, Modbus, etc.).
  • Install, maintain and troubleshooting Licensed and Unlicensed radio frequency 200MHz to 11GHz radio systems. Including antenna structures and associated supporting equipment.
  • Other job duties as assigned.


MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Design/analysis experience in SCADA design.
  • Design/analysis experience with software HMI\PLC\DCS systems.
  • Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • HMI and PLC\DCS Systems Design Engineering with 5+ years' experience
  • In depth knowledge and project design experience with HMI Systems and PLC\DCS with end to end responsibility.
  • In depth knowledge with Allen Bradly PLCs, Controllogix, Compactlogix, and slc500 and micrologix1400.
  • Familiarity with other PLCs, GE, Modicon, Bristol, Scadapack a plus
  • In depth knowledge with Allen Bradly PLCs, Controllogix, Compactlogix, and slc500 and micrologix1400.
  • In depth knowledge of industry standard HMI software and platforms - Cygnet/FMS, Clear Scada/Geo SCADA, Wonderware System Platform and Rockwell FactoryTalk.
  • Familiarity with DSC system, DeltaV, Honeywell, and GE Matrix a plus
  • Familiarity with Kepware and AUTOSOL
  • Familiarity with MQTT, TCPIP, NetBIOS, Modbus suite of protocols
  • Familiarity with programming languages, UI design, databases
  • Highly organized individuals capable of working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong technical writing skills for the development of design standards and specifications
  • Ability to collaborate as a team and act as a team leader in a group of cross functional engineers
  • User knowledge with AutoCAD, Visio, Ms Office and Ms Project, Excel
  • Knowledge of electrical design, materials and methods installation.
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP and Modbus protocols and network topologies. Knowledge of IP routing protocols would be a plus.
  • Working knowledge of natural gas and liquids measurement.
  • Working knowledge of all wireless communications

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.

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