ES&H Lead Auditor - #1398478

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) Auditor to conduct compliance audits, assess operational risks, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position reports to the ES&H Assurance Manager and plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant standards. The Lead Auditor will be responsible for conducting site inspections, identifying non-compliance issues, and working with facility leadership to implement corrective actions.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct ES&H audits, inspections, and assessments at company facilities and project sites.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as internal ES&H policies.
• Identify potential safety hazards, environmental risks, and operational inefficiencies.
• Provide audit findings and recommendations to facility management and the ES&H Audit Manager.
• Maintain audit records and track corrective actions to ensure timely resolution.
• Analyze ES&H risks, incidents, and near-miss events to identify systemic issues.
• Support root cause analysis for safety and environmental incidents.
• Assist in developing and implementing corrective and preventive action plans.
• Provide training and guidance to facility personnel on ES&H compliance and audit best practices.
• Collaborate with operations teams to enhance ES&H programs and promote a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, compliance summaries, and regulatory documentation.
• Communicate audit results and compliance trends to the ES&H Audit Manager.
• Maintain audit databases and ensure all documentation meets regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Assists with other tasks as directed by the Compliance Officer.
  
  

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in ES&H auditing, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA and other state and local regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting audits in manufacturing, oil & gas, chemical, energy, or industrial sectors is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with operations teams.
• Proficiency in audit management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and data analysis tools.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to company locations for site audits.
• 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.