Process Safety Engineer

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.

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 elevate 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…