Environmental Specialist

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 has an immediate opportunity for an Environmental Specialist located at the Chaney Dell Plant in Ringwood, OK. The position supports the West Oklahoma business unit including the gas plants and the associated gathering systems. This position will assist operations in achieving Targa’s goals with respect to environmental compliance and sustainability practices in our operations. A proven ability to solve problems, learn new material, adapt to change and be an effective communicator are key traits to success in this position.

The employee will report to the Central Gathering and Processing Environmental Supervisor and will collaborate with the local ES&H and Operations staff to achieve regulatory compliance and operational goals. All the field ES&H positions in Targa receive support and guidance from the Corporate ES&H staff who provide subject matter expertise.

Job Responsibilities:

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Engineering or related science.

• B.A. alternate degrees may be considered.

• Senior positions can be considered for candidates with 7+ years of related experience.

• Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

• The ability to work within a collaborative team environment, with demonstrated personal drive and initiative to achieve goals.

• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface will all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.

• Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources.

• Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise judgement and common sense.

• Intermediate level desktop computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

• Ability to travel away overnight periodically, as needed, for training or company events.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds.

• Ability to work in changing climate conditions and a plant environment.

• Able to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, and standing.

• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protections, footwear, Nomex).

• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, handle or feel, and reach with hands or arms.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3+ years of experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.

• Direct experience in consulting or related industry.

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations of the various federal and state agencies having jurisdiction over the Targa facilities.