What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Specialist position at Targa Resources?
JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implementation and auditing of OSHA programs and policies as well as local and state programs and policies including understanding corporate policy and local procedures, performing behavior observations and compliance evaluations, and auditing.
- Participating in incident reporting and investigations, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Assist with completion of open action items that result from PSM Audits, PHAs and other compliance Audits.
- Facilitate and conduct Safety Meetings and Site-Specific Training.
- Auditing and monitoring contract and construction crews.
- Assist with shutdowns, construction projects, confined space entries, critical lifts and other high priority jobs.
- Evaluate working conditions and recommend improvements in safety and health methods, practices, and procedures.
- Advise management, operations, and project/maintenance teams in matters that assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate rules and regulations pertaining to employee health and safety, acting as the local subject matter expert or resource.
- Investigate accidents to identify causes and to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Assure that various reports are filed with appropriate agencies in accordance with applicable safety regulations, including specific requirements of permits or regulations for the various facilities.
- Conduct formal and informal audits of physical facilities and compliance related programs and procedures.
- Actively promote safe and environmentally friendly work processes throughout company operations and projects.
- Conduct Emergency Response drills and work with local emergency response agencies.
- Assist in contractor safety programs.
- Assist other ES&H team members with company initiatives and overall implementation of ES&H Department Goals.
- Assist with Environmental compliance and reporting requirements, as needed, under the guidance of the ES&H Manager.
MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate Degree in Safety or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working with Safety & Health management systems within pipeline, gas processing, refining, petrochemical, or other industrial manufacturing settings.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work within a collaborative team environment, with demonstrated personal drive and initiative to achieve goals.
- Working knowledge of federal General Industry and Construction safety requirements and regulations.
- Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface with all affected personnel, and vendors.
- Organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources.
- Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise excellent judgement and common sense.
- Intermediate computer skills (Proficiency in MS Office Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Regular and Reliable Attendance.
- Overnight travel, as needed to support various remote operations and pipeline projects, up to 25% of work time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.S. in Engineering, Safety & Health or related technical/science field preferred.
- 5 years of experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.
- Preferred consideration will be given for CSP, ASP, CIH or other degreed professional certifications.
- Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of the various federal and state agencies having jurisdiction over the Targa facilities and pipelines.
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.
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