Leak Detection Engineer (Architecture)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Leak Detection Engineer develops, implements and monitors real-time transient models for Targa's pipeline leak detection system.  The leak detection engineer will work with the leak detection manager, SCADA team, pipeline controllers, pipeline operations staff and third-party contractors as part of Targa's leak detection effort.  The position will be based in our NGL control room located in Sulphur, LA.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Building real time transient models of Targa's pipeline assets

·       Debugging, troubleshooting and tuning the models

·       Monitoring the models for leak warnings and alarms

·       Investigating alarms

·       Troubleshooting false alarms

·       Up to 20% travel

·       Other duties as required

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

·       Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in leak detection modeling

·       Minimum 3 years in pipeline engineering and/or operations

·       Be flexible and able to adapt to a change in work priorities and manage multiple projects with short turnaround time

·       Ability to support any afterhours leak detection alarms

·       Excellent written and oral communication skills

·       Willingness to work out of Sulphur, LA

·       Regular and reliable attendance

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·       Experience with computational pipeline monitoring leak detection

·       Experience with Emerson Pipeline Manager

·       Familiarity with data analysis techniques and statistics

·       Familiarity with SCADA systems

 

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.