Process Safety Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Targa Resources is a leading provider of midstream services and is one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in North America, with assets in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and Louisiana. Targa owns, operates, acquires, and develops a diversified portfolio of complementary midstream energy assets. We encourage your interest in joining our team and pursuing the many opportunities we have at Targa.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve corporate PSM policies, standards, and guidance; provide authoritative interpretation of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements; and drive consistency, governance, and best practice implementation across all PSM covered facilities.
• Lead development, implementation, and roll out of API RP 754 process safety performance metrics.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the Management of Change (MOC) process, providing technical oversight, regulatory interpretation, and guidance to ensure consistent, effective, and compliant application of MOC across all PSM regulated facilities.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for PSM programs, providing technical leadership and coaching to field-level PSM specialists, engineers, ESH, and operational team members to ensure consistent and effective implementation of process safety requirements.
• Plan, support, and participate in PSM and RMP compliance audits at facilities.
• Support and coordinate facility siting studies, quantitative risk assessments, and other risk-based evaluations; interpret and communicate results to leadership; and integrate outcomes into PHAs, MOCs, and capital project decision making.
• Support preparation, review, and submittal of EPA Risk Management Plans (RMP) filings; ensure accuracy and consistency of hazard assessments and prevention program elements; and serve as a technical resource for regulatory interpretation and rule updates.
• Participate in Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA’s).

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, or a related degree program, is required.
• In-depth knowledge of process safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA, API, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing comprehensive process safety programs and policies.
• Experience with facilitating semi-quantitative process hazard analyses (PHA) and risk assessments, using techniques such as HAZOP, LOPA, and QRA.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and assess process safety risks.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with process safety-related software tools and technologies.
• Strong understanding of gas processing processes, equipment, and operations.
• Able to organize and work self-sufficiently given direction and resources.
• Intermediate level desktop computer skills using Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer.
• Able to travel overnight periodically, as needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Minimum 8+ years of process safety experience in the oil & gas or chemical industries
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
• Able to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
• Able to work in outdoor conditions and a plant environment.
• Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protections, safety-toed footwear, flame resistant clothing, respirator, etc.).
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, handle, or feel, and reach with hands or arms.
• Driving short and long distances within congested roadways and rural areas.

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.