Field Mechanic: Gas Gathering & Compressor Systems

Summit Midstream Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Midstream Corporation is seeking a Mechanic-Journey to perform maintenance on gathering system compression and cryogenic plants. The role requires repairing and maintaining equipment, reading work orders, and keeping systems running safely and efficiently.

You will work with craft personnel, troubleshoot problems, and respond to emergencies. The position supports 1-hour response windows and may require shifts, weekends, and travel to multiple stations.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent; Technical certification or equivalent training in mechanical environment or energy related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Daily repairs and maintenance of compressor stations with reciprocating natural gas centrifugal and rotary screw compressors.
• Responsible for completing and maintaining required work orders.
• Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain optimum availability, efficiency, and throughput.
• Responsible for performing minor as well as major maintenance on engines, compressors, dehydrators, vapor recovery units, flares, separators, slug catchers, air compressors, and cooling fans.
• Work with craft personnel to ensure any equipment/system problems are resolved in a timely manner.
• Responsible for reporting, troubleshooting, and correcting abnormal operating conditions.
• Responsible for coordinating and monitoring activities of contract personnel assigned to the area.
• Identify emergency situations and initiate Emergency Response Procedures.
• Promote a safe work environment, implement current safety policies and ensure environmental policies and regulatory compliance are being met.
• May be required at some locations to monitor meters and gauges to maintain correct temperature, pressure and flow of gas through system

Skills

Hand tools

MS Office

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Shift availability

Relocation for duties

Multi-station work

Teamwork/independence

Interpersonal with landowners

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summit Midstream Corporation is seeking a Mechanic-Journey to perform maintenance on gathering system compression and cryogenic plants. The role requires repairing and maintaining equipment, reading work orders, and keeping systems running safely and efficiently.

You will work with craft personnel, troubleshoot problems, and respond to emergencies. The position supports 1-hour response windows and may require shifts, weekends, and travel to multiple stations.