Process Safety Management Specialist

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.

Targa has an immediate opportunity for a Specialist in Process Safety Management. This candidate will ensure recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of potential health and process safety hazards associated with the processing and handling hydrocarbons. The candidate will assist in facilitating, attending, and monitoring Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) on existing, new, and modified processes and define effective risk management controls. Working with the local Facility Supervisors will assist with OSHA’s Process Safety Management Standard, and EPA’s Chemical Accident Prevention Provision Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulation, assisting in the development, implementation, and sustainment of the PSM/RMP program to ensure safety of all employees and contractors, protection of the environment and surrounding communities, and compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage key compliance activities for the 14 elements of PSM and RMP; such activities include, but are not limited to, Process Safety Information, Process Hazard Analysis, Operating Procedures, Operator Training, Mechanical Integrity, Management of Change, Incident Investigation, Compliance Audits and Risk Management Plans.

Requirements for the role include extensive experience in process safety management, substantial familiarity with regulatory agency codes and standards, significant exposure to oil and gas operations, and demonstrated leadership and motivational skills.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• An experienced facilitator of qualitative and quantitative risk assessments (e.g., What-If, HAZOP, FMEA, SIL, BowTie, etc.).
• Attends and may facilitate PHA & PHA Revalidations and provide guidance as needed.
• Close-out PHA Work Orders in Maximo using the Start Date
• Receives Draft Report from 3rd Party Facilitator and circulates to appropriate Targa personnel for review (Operations, Engineering, Local ES&H, Management, etc.). Delivers Draft comments back to Facilitator.
• Leads PHA Closing Meetings. Submits PHA Report to Operations SharePoint.
• Monitors MOC/PSSR KPI and sends out monthly report.
• Coaches employees on how to utilize Operations SharePoint; monitors Operations SharePoint KPI's and sends out monthly report.
• Monitors Past Due and Upcoming Action Items in Maximo and sends out monthly report.
• Provides input to PSM Manual, Guidelines, and Monthly PSM Safety Focus.
• Assists with coordinating PSM Compliance Audits including preparation activities for Audits, providing key team members to the review team, ensuring documentation is available for the audit, and tracking Findings and Action Items to completion.
• Participate in Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA’s).
• Utilize and maintain internal databases relating to Equipment Inspections, Audits, PHA’s and other compliance items.
• Develop / Maintain Risk Management Plans (RMP’s). Perform Off-site Consequence Analysis (OCA) and Alternative Release Scenario (ARS).
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

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.).
• Experience conducting 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.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to travel overnight periodically, as needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 8 years of process safety experience in the oil & gas or chemical industries
• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
• Ability 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

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.