Construction Safety Supervisor
POSITIONS SUMMARY:
The Construction Safety Supervisor provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for construction safety programs supporting capital projects across natural gas gathering systems, compressor stations, gas processing facilities, pipeline installations, facility expansions, integrity projects, and related midstream infrastructure.
This position supervises Construction Safety Specialists and serves as the primary ES&H representative for construction project execution. The Construction Safety Supervisor partners with Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Operations, and contractor leadership to ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
The role is responsible for driving construction safety culture through field leadership, contractor engagement, risk management, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Construction Safety Program Leadership
Lead and manage construction safety activities for multiple concurrent capital projects.
Establish consistent safety expectations and performance standards across all construction projects.
Develop and implement project-specific construction safety strategies and initiatives.
Partner with Project Directors, Construction Managers, and Operations Leadership to integrate safety into all phases of project execution.
Promote visible safety leadership through routine field presence and engagement with project teams.
Ensure alignment between construction safety objectives and corporate ES&H goals.
Personnel Leadership and Development
Directly supervise Construction Safety Specialists and other project safety personnel.
Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for assigned staff.
Support workforce planning and staffing requirements for construction projects.
Ensure consistency in safety oversight, auditing practices, incident investigations, and contractor engagement activities.
Develop future safety leaders within the organization.
Contractor Safety Management
Provide oversight of contractor safety programs and performance across multiple construction projects.
Review contractor safety qualifications during bidding and pre-award processes.
Participate in contractor selection, mobilization, and performance evaluations.
Conduct executive-level contractor safety meetings and performance reviews.
Address recurring contractor safety concerns and establish corrective action expectations.
Work collaboratively with contractor management teams to drive leading indicator performance and incident prevention.
Construction Risk Management
Lead project risk assessments and construction hazard evaluations.
Ensure effective implementation of:
Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
Safe Work Permit systems
Critical lift planning
Excavation and trenching programs
Confined space entry programs
Fall protection requirements
Energy isolation and Lockout/Tagout programs
Commissioning and startup safety processes
Review major project execution plans to identify and mitigate safety risks before field implementation.
Monitor emerging project risks and provide recommendations to leadership.
Regulatory Compliance and Governance
Ensure compliance with:
OSHA Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)
OSHA General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910)
DOT Pipeline Safety Regulations
Environmental regulations
Company policies and procedures
Support regulatory inspections and compliance audits.
Interpret and communicate regulatory requirements to project teams and contractors.
Maintain governance processes and documentation associated with project safety activities.
Incident Investigation and Learning
Lead investigations involving significant incidents, near misses, high-potential events, and environmental releases.
Facilitate root cause analysis processes and corrective action development.
Ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified.
Share lessons learned across projects and business units.
Support serious incident reviews and executive leadership briefings.
Startup and Operational Readiness
Provide safety leadership during commissioning and startup activities.
Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs).
Support project turnover to Operations.
Ensure critical safety systems and safeguards are properly implemented before startup.
Assist with Management of Change (MOC) reviews associated with project execution.
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Oversee construction emergency response programs.
Ensure project-specific emergency response plans are developed and maintained.
Coordinate emergency response drills and exercises.
Serve as a key safety advisor during emergency situations involving construction projects.
Interface with Operations, contractors, and external emergency response organizations when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED required.
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or related field preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive safety experience supporting industrial construction, energy infrastructure, midstream operations, petrochemical facilities, pipeline construction, or oil and gas projects.
Minimum 5 years in a leadership, supervisory, or management role.
Demonstrated experience supporting gas processing plant construction, compressor station construction, pipeline construction and integrity projects, brownfield and greenfield capital projects and/or facility commissioning and startup activities.
Experience managing multiple projects and contractor organizations simultaneously.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Expert knowledge of construction safety principles and risk management practices.
Strong understanding of natural gas gathering, compression, processing, and pipeline operations.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and industry construction safety requirements.
Experience leading major incident investigations and root cause analyses.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Ability to influence senior leaders, project teams, and contractor organizations.
Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience with contractor management systems, incident reporting systems, and safety performance analytics.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
Regular and reliable attendance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) certification
Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST) certification
OSHA 500 Trainer certification
First Aid/CPR/AED certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Frequent travel to construction sites and operational facilities.
Ability to spend significant time in field environments, including active construction sites.
Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb ladders and elevated structures, and access remote project locations.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
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.