Senior Safety Specialist

Targa Resources is a predominately natural gas and NGL-focused energy infrastructure company, proudly helping to deliver safe, reliable products that fuel the low-carbon economy, and improve economic mobility and quality of life domestically and around the world. Targa owns, operates, acquires, and develops a diversified portfolio of complementary midstream infrastructure assets that allow us to efficiently supply natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) to domestic and international markets to meet the increasing demand for cleaner, affordable fuel and feedstocks. We encourage your interest in joining our team and pursuing the many opportunities we have at Targa. Targa has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Safety Specialist supporting assets in our North Dakota operating unit near Watford City, ND. This position will support operations and projects including gas plants and the associated gathering systems. This position will assist operations in achieving Targa’s goals with respect to health and safety compliance and sustainability practices in our operations. A proven ability to solve problems, learn new material, adapt to change and be an effective communicator are key traits to success in this position. This field position will report to the Health and Safety Supervisor. Job Responsibilities: Facilitation and maintenance of Health and Safety activities, including some process safety support, associated with our operations throughout the asset area and work within the field locations at least 50% of the time. Partner with Field Operations and Engineering teams to provide health and safety support. Maintain compliance with applicable OSHA and state or local health and safety regulations. Assist the ES&H Department with implementation and monitoring of continuous improvement efforts regarding health and safety. Actively participate in Pre-startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and Management of Change (MOC) processes. Facilitate incident investigations and root cause analysis and associated documentation. Conduct site assessments to ensure compliance and communicate findings to leadership. Managing and completing action items that result from PSM audits, PHAs, incident investigations, and other compliance audits. Facilitate and conduct health and safety training and meetings. Assist with shutdowns, confined space entries, critical lifts and other high priority jobs. Evaluate working conditions and recommend improvements in safety and health methods, practices, and procedures. Advise local management, operations, and project/maintenance teams in matters that assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate rules and regulations pertaining to employee health and safety. Acting as the local subject matter expert or resource. Assure that various reports are filed with appropriate agencies in accordance with applicable safety regulations including specific requirements of permits or regulations for the various facilities. Conduct formal and informal audits of facilities and compliance related programs and procedures. Actively promote safe and environmentally friendly work processes within the facilities. Conduct Emergency Response drills and work with local emergency response agencies. Assist in contractor safety programs. Assist other ES&H team members with company initiatives and overall implementation of ES&H Department Goals. Meeting or exceeding all company policies and procedures. Conduct industrial hygiene activities and monitoring while maintaining associated instrumentation. Other duties as assigned Minimum Essential Qualifications: Education and Experience Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or another related field; or Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience without a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or another related field Must have a working knowledge of OSHA requirements and industry recommended practices (API, GPA, etc.) and their application to the design, construction, and operation of associated midstream or oil and gas equipment. Proficient technical and computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite. Self-motivated with the ability to independently perform and complete a broad scope of assignments and projects on time. Effective communication skills to work closely with regulators, inspectors, and all levels of personnel within Targa. Regular and reliable attendance Physical Demands and Work Environment: Ability to work in changing climate conditions and a plant environment both indoors and outdoors. Able to work in an industrial setting which includes work while walking, climbing, kneeling, squatting, sitting, and standing across multiple terrains. Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements (ex: eye protection, footwear, respiratory protection, and flame-resistant clothing). Ability to wear respiratory protection up to and including supplied air apparatus. The employee frequently is required to use hands and arms to complete tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred consideration will be given for CSP, ASP, CIH or other applicable professional certifications. Preferred consideration will be given for process safety experience/knowledge. Four (4) or more years of experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry. Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of the various federal and state agencies having jurisdiction over the Targa facilities. 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.