Lab Technician

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Associate’s degree in technical discipline (preferred)

·       Maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company

·       High School Diploma or Equivalent

·       Minimum 1 year of related work experience

·       Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors

·       Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision

·       Highly organized and detail-oriented

·       Well-grounded, preferring to work in a collegial and team environment

·       A self-starter

·       Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgment

·       Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to respond to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective and the ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions

·       We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

·       This role is subject to drug and alcohol testing, per applicable federal regulations or as required by Targa

·       Regular and reliable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Experience in liquid petroleum testing or water treating

·       Experience with calibrating, maintaining and repairing Chromatographs

·       Experience with GCs in a lab atmosphere

·       CMMS (Computerized maintenance management system) experience (SAP, Maximo etc.)

·       Experience with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures and work permit process

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·       Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs

·       Ability to work in changing climate conditions

·       Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing

·       Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, Nomex)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Targa Resources provides equal employment opportunities based on merit, experience, and other work-related criteria and without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. We also strive to provide reasonable accommodation to employees’ beliefs and practices that do not conflict with Targa’s policies and applicable law. We value the unique contributions that every employee brings to their role with Targa.