Down Stream Operations Engineering Intern

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM 

Targa Resources’ Early Talent Development Program offers students a unique internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the midstream oil and gas industry while working alongside talented professionals who are passionate about what they do. Our goal is to help you build a strong foundation of technical skills, industry knowledge, and professional relationships that will set you up for long-term career success. 

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Engineering Internship will allow the incumbent to utilize engineering principles under the tutelage of experienced industry professionals. The incumbent will learn by providing engineering support and project management for the given assets. The intern will be exposed to midstream operations and maintenance in the following areas: NGL fractionation plants and terminals, electrical distribution systems, pipelines, monitoring systems, electrical and monitoring systems, and instrumentation and controls. The intern will be assigned work with various engineers in the department. 

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Apply engineering principles learned during course studies. 

Work alongside Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Systems Teams to maintain operations and increase reliability for NGL fractionation facilities and terminals.  Tasks may include assisting in design, simulating systems and circuits for performance analysis, supporting equipment testing, or performing load studies for electrical systems on existing facilities. 

Provide administrative assistance to engineers with tasks like equipment monitoring and data collection to trend equipment reliability. 

Build load sheets for facilities. 

Develop construction standard typical drawings and process models for optimization. 

Partner with cross-functional teams in Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to solve problems and present findings. 

Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS 

Currently enrolled students working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Chemical preferred. 

A passion for learning and personal development 

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment 

Interest in equipment reliability, maintenance, and rotating machinery 

Analytical and problem-solving mindset 

Strong communication and collaboration skills 

Aptitude to prioritize workload and responsibilities 

Regular and reliable attendance 

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship 

LOCATION: Mont Belvieu, TX 

PROGRAM LENGTH: Approximately 12 weeks (May–August) 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

Targa Resources is an equal opportunity workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation if requested for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. 

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