Field Safety Leader — Gas Construction

Targa Resources; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support safety planning, construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover of natural gas facilities. This field-based role works with project teams to promote safe execution and regulatory compliance on site.

You will lead safety leadership in the field, conduct site audits, manage contractor safety, and participate in risk assessments and incident investigations, with travel to active project sites required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction safety experience.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926/1910).
• Ability to work in the field 70%+ with travel.
• Strong written and verbal communication and leadership in field.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day safety support for gas gathering, processing, compression, and pipeline construction activities.
• Conduct routine site visits, inspections, and audits of active construction work.
• Lead contractor safety meetings, onboarding, and safety performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company requirements.
• Participate in JHAs/JSAs, safety plans, and risk assessments.
• Support startup, commissioning, and turnover safety activities.

Skills

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

Field safety

Communication skills

Safety leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Incident management systems

Job description

Targa Resources is seeking a Construction Safety Specialist to support safety planning, construction, commissioning, startup, and turnover of natural gas facilities. This field-based role works with project teams to promote safe execution and regulatory compliance on site.

You will lead safety leadership in the field, conduct site audits, manage contractor safety, and participate in risk assessments and incident investigations, with travel to active project sites required.