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Overview

Targa Resources’ Maintenance Technician is responsible for the overall proper function of mechanical equipment including engines, natural gas compressors, pumps, and valves. The role offers a career progression path with opportunities for advancement based on performance and access to ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

  • Perform top-end and major maintenance on engines and related components.
  • Inspect vehicle work and other equipment as needed.
  • Perform routine startup/shutdown of field equipment.
  • Complete applicable work/hot work permits and lockout/tagout documentation.
  • Create and complete work orders in Maximo.
  • Order parts and manage inventory for work completion.
  • Learn and understand Targa’s Safety Policies and Procedures.
  • Focus on optimization of the stations and units.
  • Plan and perform assignments safely using proper tools and precautions.
  • Collaborate with other departments for construction support.
  • Assist with training new technicians and handle environmental compliance tasks.
  • Recognize equipment malfunctions and perform general maintenance.
  • Utilize the TRUCE app for safe mobile device usage.
  • Field callouts alarms as needed.
  • Be proficient in the use of various precision tools.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
  • Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Basic knowledge of Natural Gas Characteristics and Engine Operations.
  • Ability to work a 5/2 Monday - Friday OR a 7/7 rotation schedule.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
  • Interpersonal communication skills to interface with teams and vendors.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to keep detailed records of maintenance activities.
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 50lbs.
  • Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
  • Ability to work in close quarters.
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How this job compares in Mertzon, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 430 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Mertzon, TX

Mertzon, TX is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 708 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Texas.

Targa Resources currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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