I&E Technician - Lead

Summit Midstream Partners, Lp (Nyse: Smlp); Carlsbad, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Wellness Incentive Program

Hospital Indemnity

Job summary

Summit Midstream Corporation seeks a Lead level I&E Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and instrumented equipment across pipeline facilities and compressor stations. You will manage control systems, perform I&M checks, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with HV/LV electrical systems, PLCs, P&IDs, blueprints, and a strong commitment to safety in a dynamic midstream environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required; technical trade school or apprenticeship preferred.
• Five years maintaining instrumentation and electrical systems in natural gas processing.
• Knowledge of electrical safety and regulatory requirements (DOT/OQ) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electrical and electronic equipment; document tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on pumps, compressors, drivers and auxiliary equipment.
• Conduct I&M checks on all control systems and stay compliant with company standards.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Oversee third-party construction and maintenance activities.
• Maintain and update documentation and training records.

Skills

AC voltages

DC voltages

Driver's license

Safety procedures

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprints

P&IDs

Math & logic

Mechanical aptitude

Overtime readiness

DOT testing

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Trade/apprenticeship in instrumentation

Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Summit Midstream Corporation (NYSE: SMC) is a value-driven corporation focused on developing, owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets that are strategically located in unconventional resource basins, primarily shale formations, in the continental United States.

We currently operate natural gas, crude oil and produced water gathering systems in four unconventional resource basins:

• the Williston Basin in North Dakota, which includes the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations;
• the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which includes the Niobrara and Codell shale formations in Colorado and Wyoming;
• the Fort Worth Basin in Texas, which includes the Barnett Shale formation; and
• the Piceance Basin in Colorado, which includes the liquids-rich Mesaverde formation as well as the emerging Mancos and Niobrara Shale formations.

Our systems and the basins they serve are as follows:

• the Polar & Divide system, which serves the Williston Basin;
• the DFW Midstream system, which serves the Fort Worth Basin;
• the Grand River system, which serves the Piceance Basin; and
• the Niobrara G&P system, which serves the DJ Basin.

SMC has an equity investment in and operates Double E Pipeline, LLC, which is natural gas transmission infrastructure that provides transportation service from multiple receipt points in the Delaware Basin to various delivery points in and around the Waha Hub in Texas.

We generate a substantial majority of our revenue under primarily long-term and fee-based gathering agreements with our customers. The majority of our gathering agreements are underpinned by areas of mutual interest (“AMIs”) and minimum volume commitments (“MVCs”). Our AMIs provide that any production drilled by our customers within the AMIs will be shipped on our gathering systems. The MVCs are designed to ensure that we will generate a minimum amount of gathering revenue over the life of each respective gathering agreement. The fee-based nature of the majority of the gathering agreements enhances the stability of our cash flows and limits our direct commodity price exposure.

Since our formation in 2009, our management team has established a track record of executing this strategy through the acquisition and subsequent development of DFW Midstream, Grand River, Polar & Divide, Niobrara G&P, and Double E Pipeline.

Summit Midstream is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Relocation

No Relocation assistance provided.

Work Sponsorship

Summit Midstream will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the Company receiving satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, a criminal background check, and reference checks and your satisfaction of all other applicable fitness for duty requirements.

DOT Compliance

Responsibilities may include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions per PHMSA or FMSCA. Job duties also require the employee to be alert and respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions, and where impaired performance, or failure to follow safety precautions, could result in serious injury or property damage. Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.).

Summary

The Lead level I&E Technician implements and maintains electrical power circuits and equipment. Maintains control and automation systems, electronic and pneumatic equipment used in pipeline applications, compressor stations, plant operations and measurement facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Duties include installing, inspecting, maintaining, operating, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating various mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic equipment. Along with completing all appropriate documentation associated with the duties.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Performs Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) checks on all control systems.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards and procedures.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Stay up to date on Operations Qualifications and required training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• HS diploma or equivalent; Graduation from a technical trade school and/or completion of an apprenticeship, certification or associate degree program in instrumentation or related studies is preferred.
• Five (5) years maintaining instrumentation and electrical systems typically utilized in natural gas processing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must have a thorough knowledge and maintenance experience with AC voltages up to 25,000vac and DC voltages up to 120 vdc.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to assume responsibility, prioritize and respond to multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions.
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety; Must demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.
• Strong math and logic skills including ability to troubleshoot program PLC and other computer-based operations systems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, decision making skills and strong work ethic.
• Must have the ability to read at a level to understand written safety procedures, work procedures, blueprints, P&IDs, work permits, and technical instruction manuals.
• Willing to work overtime and handle callouts.
• Candidate will be subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with basic troubleshooting and maintenance skills; Self-motivated individual able to work independently or in a team environment and willing to learn.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to work shifts for plant or field conditions.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least a minimum of 50lbs.
• Ability to work in changing climate conditions.
• Ability to work in close quarters: i.e., work while kneeling, squatting, sitting climbing, and standing.

Summit Midstream offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Employer Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program

Notice

Summit Midstream Corporation will not pay a fee of any kind to any third party agency without a valid Summit Midstream Corporation’ Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, application or other form of candidate submission to any employee of Summit Midstream Corporation, without a valid MSA on file, will be considered property of Summit Midstream Corporation and no fee will be paid.