Targa Resources · 8 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTarga Resources is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer. The role involves specifying and evaluating electrical systems, preparing technical bids, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while leading projects and providing technical assistance.
EnergyFinanceLogisticsOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Specify, evaluate and select electrical engineered and specialty equipment for operations and major/complex projects
Prepare technical bids and/or proposal evaluations and recommendations
Evaluate, prepare and analyze designs of electrical systems including power generation, utility inter-ties, distribution, motor/plant logic, control systems, lighting, emergency power, supplies, grounding, alarm and safety shutdown systems
Review and/or negotiate utility contracts with outside vendors
Provide technical assistance in the form of written reports, consultation, research, electrical system studies, National Electrical Code interpretations, recommendations and utility contracts
Prepare highly detailed short circuit, motor starting, voltage drop, load shedding and relay coordination studies as needed to ensure plant reliability and personnel safety
Ensure that company standards and strategies comply with the latest industry practices, safety, environmental and process safety management requirements
Develop and maintain electrical engineering specifications and facility electrical area classification drawings
Investigate plant uses for improved energy conservation
Direct work and review outside engineering contractors' designs, studies, drawings and material selections to ensure conformance with Targa specifications and standards
Investigate and resolve problems associated with new or existing facilities and their electrical design
Prepare budgetary and AFE quality cost estimates in addition to technical scopes of work
Participate in technical and industry conferences, making presentations when requested
Supervise field work and small projects in terms of coordinating activities, monitoring the budget, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of multiple tasks at one time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a four-year accredited college or university
10+ years related experience and/or training
Experience with power system design, power distribution equipment and protective relaying
Experience with design and troubleshooting of electric motors and related equipment including motor starters, motor protection relay, and variable frequency drives
Experience in electrical modeling program (SKM, ETAP, etc.) for use to conduct power studies, short circuit calculation, coordination studies, arc flash calculation, and troubleshooting is required
Basic understanding of preventative/predictive maintenance concepts and applications as it applies to electrical equipment
Knowledge applicable codes, government regulations, standards, pertaining to electrical systems such as NFPA, NEC, and API
Self-motivated and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interface effectively with wide range of technical, analytical and managerial personnel
Knowledge of contracts, proposals, bids and budgeting concepts
Maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
Regular and reliable attendance
Preferred
Control experience
Power Generation experience
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$10BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Jennifer K.
Chief Financial Officer
Julie Boushka
SVP and Chief Accounting Officer
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