Safety Field Intern

Safety Field Intern

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Targa's Internship Program is designed to strengthen the interns' knowledge, skills and abilities while supporting and enhancing business operations. An intern will perform core business functions as they assume the responsibilities of tasks associated with their assigned business group. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in developmental activities and gain exposure to the industry. Internship assignments last approximately 3 months, typically May through August. 

Note: Full length of program participation required.

Targa Resources is a growth-oriented provider of midstream natural gas and NGL services and one of the largest independent midstream energy companies in the country. Targa offers a dynamic work environment where you can learn, develop and grow. We encourage employee input and active involvement towards our continuous performance improvement in all areas of our business. With people as our priority, we are committed to safety and to providing the support required to help employees achieve their goals.

 JOB FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the development and implementation of company-wide safety compliance programs.
• Conduct routine and follow-up environmental health, safety and hazard inspections of facilities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of department safety work order tracking and reporting.
• Conduct toxicant sampling and dosimetry in the field to assure employee health and safety.
• Analyzes accident and incident reports for trends; makes recommendations for correcting unsafe conditions and actions.
• Develop an understanding of natural gas processing plant and compressor station operations and the associated hazards.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working to achieve a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related degree program;
• Strong academic record and demonstrated leadership skills;
• A passion for learning and personal development. Possess a long-term view of career development and advancement
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships internally at all levels and with external stakeholders
• Thrives in a fast paced, dynamic, high-performance work environment with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Must be flexible and able to adapt as business needs change
• Must have the ability to travel and perform work in the field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong systems aptitude and process orientation
• Exposure to computer systems and related skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• 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.