Targa Resources

Shift Specialist (14/14)

Targa Resources • $80K — $95K *
Kermit, TX 79745In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in oil and gas midstream plant operations
  • Strong team-building and leadership skills
  • Proven problem-solving capabilities with sound judgment
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills for leadership collaboration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Maximo; valid driver's license required

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team, including staffing and performance reviews
  • Direct daily priorities for onsite operations to ensure efficiency
  • Conduct facility audits to maintain safety and compliance
  • Spend time in the field to oversee task execution and improvements
  • Enforce safety policies and guidelines for operational excellence
  • Foster collaborative relationships with various departments
  • Drive an organizational culture focused on professional development and continuous improvement

Benefits

  • 14/14 work schedule that allows for work-life balance
  • Support for professional development and training
  • Collaborative work environment across multiple departments
  • Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
  • Opportunity for leadership in a critical operational role
Full Job Description
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Supervision Responsibilities:
  • Lead, motivate, and manage a team of employees including staffing, planning, timecard approvals, PTO/coverage scheduling and approval, employee hiring and retention, performance reviews, coaching and development, counseling, and corrective action plans.
  • Direct daily, weekly, and monthly priorities (facility housekeeping, PSM tasks, inspections, facility rounds, work orders) for onsite Operation teams to complete in support of facility operation, ensuring that all assignments are completed safely, timely, and accurately.
  • Conduct frequent facility audits to ensure quality completion of Lock-Out-Tagout, permitting, inspections, facility housekeeping and operating/maintenance procedures
  • Spend ~30% of your time in the field (control room/outside) ensuring tasks are being performed safely and efficiently, providing solutions for improvements
  • Enforce policies and procedures that ensure safe and consistent execution of job plans and equipment maintenance, maintain working conditions in accordance with all quality and safety protocols, and develop employees' functional skills and capabilities.
  • Build and maintain strong collaboration and working relationships with other departments to achieve results, including Maintenance, I&E, Measurement, Engineering/Construction, Commercial, ES&H, and PSM.
  • Develop and maintain a positive organizational culture that values professional development and strives for continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrate initiative, ownership, and accountability towards best-in-class operational performance with respect to safety, environmental, and reliability.

Technical Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the daily operational performance
  • Monitor and manage plant KPI performance, including train throughput and utilization, equipment reliability, NGL recovery targets, product quality and specifications, and fuel gas consumption.
  • Ensure that facility operations maintain compliance with environmental regulations and guidelines/requirements for local, state, and federal jurisdictions (OSHA/PSM, EPA/RMP).
  • Represent facility (and/or assign delegates) in PSM audits, PSSR's, MOC's, incident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA) studies, and hazard and operability (HAZOP) and process hazard analysis (PHA) studies with field experience and operational expertise.
  • Ensure timely closeout of compliance action items (CPA/PSM/RMP) and work orders prior to due dates.
  • All other duties as assigned.


MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Leadership: strong team-builder with a demonstrated ability to lead, delegate, and achieve results through others.

Planning: forward thinking leader than can look ahead over at least a 14-day period and prepare action plans to achieve desired goals and objectives.

Problem Solving: aptitude to not only identify issues, obstacles, or problems but also develop timely and value-added solutions.
  • Sound judgement and decision-making abilities (both data driven and behavioral) are vital to success in this role.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present, persuade, and collaborate at the leadership level.
  • Minimum education of high school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Minimum experience of 5 years in oil and gas midstream plant operations with increasing responsibilities.
  • Valid driver license required.
  • Position reports daily to Red Hills complex, working a 14/14 schedule
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Maximo, etc.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
  • Able to work in close quarters: work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
  • Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines: eye protection, footwear, 4-gas monitor, flame-resistant clothing).
  • Regular and reliable attendance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Prior experience operating and/or supervising a midstream facility with multiple gas processing trains.
  • Prior experience operating and/or supervising a sour midstream facility with significant H2S concentrations.
  • Knowledge of amine treatment and TEG dehydration.
  • Knowledge of cryogenic processing and propane refrigeration.

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.

Work You’ll Do

At Targa Resources, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts the energy landscape. Our team is committed to excellence and seeks to innovate and lead in every project. With a focus on sustainable and efficient energy solutions, your role will help shape the future of energy.

Explore a World of Opportunities

Whether you're looking for a full-time position or an internship, Targa Resources provides a platform for professional growth and development. Our diverse range of job opportunities in engineering, business development, and project management allows you to find the perfect match for your skills and career ambitions.

Innovate and Lead

Join a company where innovation is the status quo. At Targa Resources, we encourage our team to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table. Leadership is cultivated at every level, and we provide the necessary tools and diversity training to ensure you can lead successfully, regardless of your role.

Develop Your Career

Targa Resources is deeply invested in the professional growth of our employees. With comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and opportunities for advancement, we support your career journey from the start. Our leadership programs and professional development courses ensure that you have access to the best resources to succeed.

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Our company culture is built on collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence. We value diversity and believe it enhances our team’s performance. Targa Resources is not just a company—it’s a community where you can build lasting relationships through networking and team collaboration.

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If you are driven, curious, and passionate about the energy industry, Targa Resources is the place for you. Explore our current openings and find out how your skills and interests align with our needs. We are actively hiring and looking forward to adding innovative and driven individuals to our team.

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Learn more about Targa Resources
Market Cap
$16.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$1.5 billion
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+20.4%
Revenue
$8.2 billion
NASDAQ
TRGP
* Ladders Estimates

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