Safety Supervisor
🔍 Cresson, Texas
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Safety Supervisor is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground leader responsible for safety and highway DOT compliance supporting Targa's NGL pipeline operations and commercial transport (trucking) operations. The position reports to the ES&H Manager, supervises the ES&H Specialists supporting the NGL pipelines, directs contract safety specialists assigned to construction, and coordinates with DOT trainers. This is a field position based in Cresson, Texas (Dallas/Fort Worth area), with daily and overnight travel to support operations and construction across Targa’s entire footprint.
JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership and Team Development
Supervise, coach, and develop ES&H Specialists, and direct contract safety specialists assigned to construction; set priorities and field coverage.
Lead from the field with a daily presence at pump stations, right-of-way work, construction sites, and transport yards; work alongside Targa technicians, specialists, and contractors to implement programs and solve problems at the source.
NGL Pipeline Field Safety and Environmental
Serve as the ES&H lead for NGL pipeline operations, including pump stations, meter stations, valve sites, and right-of-way work.
Implement and verify Targa safety programs in the field, including work permits, LOTO, hot work, confined space, excavation, personal gas monitors, contractor safety, and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
Ensure environmental compliance, including spill and release reporting, waste management, SPCC, stormwater, and air reporting for maintenance blowdowns and flaring; support agency inspections.
Support NGL pipeline and pump station construction through startup, holding contractors and contract safety specialists to Targa standards for work permits, LOTO, personal gas monitors, and SIMOPS.
Lead the rollout of Targa's SIMOPS and construction-to-operations handoff process where construction occurs alongside existing operations and as new assets transition to Operations.
Lead or support investigations of safety and environmental incidents on operating pipelines and pipeline construction; track corrective actions to closure.
Commercial Transportation Safety and DOT Compliance
Serve as the ES&H lead and DOT/FMCSA subject matter expert for the commercial transport fleet, partnering with Transportation management.
Ensure compliance with federal and state motor carrier requirements, including driver qualification (DQ) files, medical certification, hours of service and ELDs, vehicle inspection and maintenance, drug and alcohol testing, and hazardous materials requirements where applicable.
Monitor carrier safety performance (FMCSA SMS/CSA, roadside inspections, crashes), drive corrective actions, and prepare for and support DOT audits and compliance reviews.
Support the build-out of DOT compliance tools for regulated non-transport vehicles and drivers, including the DQ file tools being developed with Human Resources.
Other Duties
Support ES&H initiatives and perform additional duties as assigned.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent directly related experience will be considered.
Minimum 8 years of oil and gas safety experience, with strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations (29 CFR 1910 and 1926).
Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Hands-on DOT/FMCSA motor carrier compliance experience strongly preferred.
Pipeline or facility construction experience, including startup and SIMOPS, preferred.
CSP, ASP, CHST, NATMI Certified Director of Safety (CDS), or OSHA Outreach Trainer credentials preferred; CDL a plus.
Working knowledge of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Parts 382, 383, and 390–397), DOT drug and alcohol testing (49 CFR Part 40), and Hazardous Materials Regulations (49 CFR Parts 171–180).
Proven hands-on field leader with a track record of leading crews and contractors on the ground, influencing operations and construction leaders, and turning requirements into simple, practical processes.
Strong communication, organizational, and training skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and data tools such as Power BI.
Ability to travel daily and overnight across a four-state operating area and work outdoors at construction sites and operating facilities; valid driver's license.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
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.