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.
Targa is seeking a Process Safety Engineer to serve as the corporate program owner and subject matter expert for the Risk Management Program and Facility Siting Program, accountable for program development, governance, maintenance, and continuous improvement across applicable facilities. The role provides technical direction and coordinates implementation with Operations, Engineering and Construction, ES&H, and field PSM personnel, while supporting all 14 elements of Process Safety Management (PSM).
The candidate will serve as the subject matter expert for the EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) and Facility Siting Program, providing technical leadership, regulatory interpretation, and guidance to ensure consistent and effective implementation across the organization. This position will lead RMP compliance activities, including calculating worst-case and alternative release scenarios, preparing and submitting required RMP resubmittals, monitoring regulatory changes, and updating the company’s Risk Management Program to maintain compliance with applicable requirements. The position will also lead facility siting evaluations in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and industry guidance, including API RP 752, API RP 753, and API RP 756, and serve as the subject matter expert responsible for leading any revisions or updates to the Facility Siting Program.
This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement, maintain, and improve the Risk Management Program and Facility Siting Program, while supporting compliance and consistent implementation across all 14 elements of Process Safety Management (PSM). Responsibilities include coordinating program activities, providing technical guidance, and supporting program revisions and updates to align with applicable regulatory requirements and industry guidance.
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.
This position will report directly to the PSM Manager in Targa's Corporate ES&H Services Team. Tulsa is the preferred location; the position may also be located in Houston, Dallas, Denver or Midland.
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Own the Risk Management Program and Facility Siting Program and serve as the company’s primary technical resource for program interpretation, implementation, and resolution of technical questions, coordinating approvals and escalation through established company processes.
Lead development, maintenance, and revisions of the Risk Management Program and Facility Siting Program, including supporting procedures, guidelines, and forms; monitor regulatory and industry guidance changes, evaluate impacts, and lead necessary updates and implementation activities.
Coordinate with Operations, Engineering and Construction, ES&H, and field PSM personnel to implement RMP and facility siting requirements and communicate program updates.
Calculate, review, and maintain worst-case and alternative release scenarios and supporting hazard assessment documentation for EPA Risk Management Plans.
Maintain program documentation and compliance schedules, and improve tools and processes used to manage RMP submissions, facility siting studies, and associated action items; track recommendations to documented resolution and escalate overdue actions or unresolved technical issues through established company processes.
Communicate RMP compliance status, facility siting findings, program risks, and recommended improvements to management and affected stakeholders.
Lead and coordinate facility siting studies, quantitative risk assessments, and other risk-based evaluations in accordance with applicable company requirements and industry guidance, including API RP 752, API RP 753, and API RP 756; integrate outcomes into PHAs, MOCs, and capital project decision-making.
Define scopes of work and oversee consultants supporting RMP hazard assessments and facility siting studies; review methodologies, assumptions, deliverables, and recommendations for technical quality and alignment with company program requirements.
Evaluate permanent occupied buildings, portable buildings, and tents relative to applicable process hazards and Facility Siting Program requirements, and coordinate recommendations with affected teams.
Lead preparation, review, and submission of EPA Risk Management Plans, including required five-year resubmittals and other applicable updates; verify the accuracy and consistency of submitted information and supporting documentation.
Support emergency response planning and drills, including notification drills and tabletop exercises, as needed; coordinate with Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs), local response agencies, and facility personnel, document results, and track follow-up actions under the Risk Management Program.
Support consistent implementation of all 14 elements of Process Safety Management and applicable RMP prevention program and hazard assessment requirements across covered facilities, including evaluating changes through the MOC process for potential impacts to RMP documentation, release scenarios, and facility siting evaluations.
Provide technical guidance, training, and coaching on the Risk Management Program and Facility Siting Program to field-level PSM specialists, engineers, ES&H, and operational team members.
Plan, support, and participate in PSM and RMP compliance audits, review implementation of Facility Siting Program requirements, and coordinate resolution of related findings.
Provide supplemental support for compliance audits or facilitate Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), as needed and based on relevant experience and qualifications.
Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Process Safety, or a related degree program is required.
In-depth knowledge of process safety standards and regulations, including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, NFPA, and API requirements and guidance.
Demonstrated experience applying facility siting principles and relevant API guidance, including API RP 752, API RP 753, and API RP 756, and reviewing study assumptions, results, and recommendations.
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining an EPA Risk Management Program, including preparation and submission of Risk Management Plans and supporting hazard assessments.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing comprehensive process safety programs and policies, with the ability to lead program revisions and coordinate implementation across multiple facilities and stakeholder groups.
Experience participating in, or knowledge of, semi-quantitative process hazard analyses 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, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer.
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the time, including overnight periodically, as needed.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum 8+ years of process safety experience in the oil and gas or chemical industries.
Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
CCPS Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC) certification, completion of the CCPS Process Safety Fundamentals (CCPSf) Certificate Program, or other related process safety certifications or training.
Experience serving as a program owner for facility siting studies and/or an EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), including program governance, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Experience preparing and submitting EPA Risk Management Plans, including five-year resubmittals and updates to existing plans.
Experience with facility siting studies, consequence analysis, and quantitative risk assessment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.
Ability to work in outdoor conditions and a plant environment.
Able to work in close quarters, including while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.
Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines, including eye protection, safety-toed footwear, flame-resistant clothing, and respirator requirements.
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.