What are the responsibilities and job description for the LACT Technician position at Targa Resources?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The LACT Technician safely and efficiently operates crude oil measurement, custody transfer, tank gauging and meter proving as directed by his/her Field Supervisor.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
The LACT Technician safely and efficiently operates crude oil measurement, custody transfer, tank gauging and meter proving as directed by his/her Field Supervisor.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take oil samples and perform routine grind outs to measure sediment and water content and determine quality
- Perform tank gauging to measure tank contents and account for product stored and product moved into and out of tanks
- Prepare custody transfer tickets, manage tickets and perform month-end closing
- Hand gauging field tanks accurately and purchasing lease crude with field custody transfer tickets
- Communicate with field pumpers assigned to third party production companies
- Perform routine field LACT (Lease Automatic Custody Transfer) equipment checks
- Responsible for daily one calls, pipeline crossings and right of way work
- Perform routine daily maintenance tasks, such as running pipeline scrapers
- Regular and reliable attendance is required
- Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must have or be able to acquire a Commercial Driver’s License with a clean driving record
- Maintain a valid driver’s license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
- Must have, or be able to acquire, Operator Qualification (OQ) Certification for valve and pump station maintenance and repair per DOT requirements for pipeline operators
- Must have or become trained in OSHA’s Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard and be able to perform spill response duties, if required
- Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software
- Previous petroleum industry or oil field experience is strongly desired
- Ability to perform routine and corrective maintenance on pipeline valves and pump station equipment.
- Must have a mechanical aptitude
- Interpersonal communication skills are required in order to interface with all affected teams, personnel, and vendors
- An organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources
- Well-grounded, preferring to work in a collegial and team environment
- Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgment
- Minimum 1-3 years of work-related experience
- Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and/or training
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.