Engineer / Sr. Engineer, Mechanical Integrity

About the role

The Mechanical Integrity Engineer (MIE) serves as the company Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Mechanical Integrity (MI) and related engineering practices, ensuring facility safety, compliance, and equipment reliability. The role involves leading the development, improvement, and interpretation of the corporate MI program, including policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with Recommended and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) such as ASME, API, ANSI, AWS, and AMPP. The MIE provides SME support for fixed and rotating equipment design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and repair practices within Targa MI. Responsibilities include participating in internal and external MI-related audits, risk surveys, and Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), as well as supporting projects and operations through program evaluations and proactive problem-solving. The MIE is expected to embody Targa’s philosophy of being safe, compliant, and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Guide Operations, Construction, Technical Services, and Process Engineering in changes that enhance Mechanical Integrity and reliability.
• Develop and implement inspection programs to maximize on-stream time of major equipment.
• Manage MI inspections through scopes of work (SOWs), including bid evaluations, inspection scheduling, asset health monitoring, QA/QC, and management of IDMS data and records.
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC of contractor inspection activities to ensure compliance with approved scopes, Targa MI standards, and applicable ASME/API requirements.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, driving timely completion of critical construction milestones and project deliverables.
• Lead MI decision-making by integrating ASME/API code requirements with practical engineering knowledge of midstream gathering and processing operations.
• Participate in and support internal/external MI-related audits, risk surveys, and PHAs.
• Provide SME support and guidance to Operations, Construction, Engineering, and MI team members on MI program matters.
• Assist with root cause failure analysis studies to determine failure modes and advise on repair methods.
• Assist with degradation mechanism identification and analysis as part of routine inspection recommendations and RBI program development.
• Maintain and communicate current code, regulatory requirements, and RAGAGEP pertaining to MI.
• Champion the development, improvement, and implementation of inspection programs to maximize equipment uptime.
• Interpret and validate vendor design documentation, identify technical discrepancies, and verify equipment data against UT thickness and external inspection results.
• Lead or support the development and continuous improvement of corporate MI policies, guidelines, procedures, and training.
• Advocate for and influence MI cultural development within the organization.
• Review, develop, and enhance detailed design standards, specifications, and drawings for mechanical equipment.
• Liaise with Operations, Technical Services, Engineering, and EHS groups to consider changes that improve Mechanical Integrity and reliability.
• Support Engineering with designs, drawings, and specifications for materials, fabrication, and NDE content.
• Communicate with vendors and external parties to benefit the company’s professional reputation.
• Interpret and evaluate inspection results and perform or review basic calculations using corrosion data and minimum required wall thickness to determine inspection schedules and equipment/piping remaining life.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution on future projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of industry-related experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of midstream gas gathering and processing operations, including pig liquids handling, compression, glycol and desiccant dehydration, acid gas treating, hydrocarbon recovery, and condensate stabilization.
• Extensive knowledge, understanding, and application of pipeline and plant industry codes and standards, including OSHA 1910.119, ASME Sect VIII, ASME B31.3/8, and API 510/570.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Technical competence with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Capacity to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work autonomously following direction, policies, or procedures.
• Strong organizational skills sufficient to prioritize work and complete assignments accurately under deadlines and frequent interruptions.
• Persuasive and motivating communication skills with diverse groups, including upper management, clients, and other departments.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Willingness and ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry-related experience (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering (preferred).
• API 510/API 570 Certification (preferred).
• Willingness to work overtime (preferred).
• Ability to read P&IDs efficiently (preferred).
• Ability to read and develop isometric drawings of piping systems and pressure vessels (preferred).
• Experience working with Integrity Data Management Systems (IDMS) (preferred).
• Technical proficiency in reviewing and understanding design documents, including ASME calculations, U-forms, construction drawings, and vendor data packages (preferred).
• Experience in API 580/581 RBI standards and program development (preferred).
• Ability to perform audits on ASME Sect. IX and API 1104 welding procedures from vendors (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Travel up to 25%.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.