Senior Security Operations Specialist

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

Job summary

Targa Resources is seeking a Senior Security Operations Specialist based in Mont Belvieu to oversee third-party contract security services across Mont Belvieu, Galena Park, and Houston Downtown, aligning with corporate standards and coordinating with site leadership.

You will act as liaison among contract security supervisors, corporate security, and site operations, conduct performance reviews, manage incidents, and report metrics while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security operations, industrial security, or contract management.
• Experience managing or overseeing third-party contractors.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Contract Oversight & Performance Management across multiple sites.
• Review contractor timesheets and validate invoicing.
• Coordinate incident response and after-action reviews with site leadership.
• Communicate updates to Corporate Security and stakeholders.

Skills

Security operations

Contract management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

The Senior Security Operations Specialist will serve as the primary Targa representative responsible for oversight, coordination, and performance management of third-party contract security services across Mont Belvieu, Galena Park, and Houston Downtown. This role will ensure alignment with corporate security standards while maintaining strong communication with local site leadership.

This position will be based in Mont Belvieu and will act as the central liaison between third-party contract security supervisors, corporate security leadership, and site operations teams.

JOB DUTIES & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contract Oversight & Performance Management
• Provide direct oversight of contract security operations across all three locations
• Ensure contract security services meet Targa expectations, standards, and KPIs
• Conduct routine performance reviews and audits of security practices
• Address performance gaps and coordinate corrective actions with contract security leadership
• Review and approve contractor timesheets for accuracy and compliance
• Validate invoicing against actual services rendered and contract terms
• Support cost control efforts and identify efficiency opportunities
• Serve as the primary liaison between contract security and site leadership teams
• Maintain regular communication with Mont Belvieu, Galena Park, and Houston stakeholders
• Ensure site-specific risks, concerns, and priorities are addressed
• Support incident response coordination and after-action reviews
• Corporate Security Alignment
• Report directly to Director of Corporate Security(Houston Downtown)
• Ensure site execution aligns with corporate security policies and expectations
• Communicate corporate initiatives, updates, and procedural changes to site and contractor teams
• Participate in corporate security planning, audits, and strategy discussions
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support security audits, assessments, and inspections
• Track and report key security metrics, incidents, and trends
• Drive continuous improvement in security processes and contractor performance
• Communication & Reporting
• Provide routine updates to Corporate Security and site leadership
• Maintain clear documentation of performance issues, corrective actions, and improvements
• Act as escalation point for security-related concerns across all locations
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8+ years of experience in security operations, industrial security, or contract management
• Working knowledge of current security-related technology
• Experience managing or overseeing third-party contractors preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work across multiple sites and balance competing priorities
• Knowledge of industrial, plant, or energy sector security practices preferred
• Prior law enforcement or military security operations experience preferred
• Regular and reliable attendance

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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