Line Locator

Summit Midstream Partners, Lp (Nyse: Smlp); North Dakota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid holidays

Discretionary performance bonus

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Health savings account

Job summary

Summit Midstream Partners, Lp is seeking a dedicated Line Locator to locate and document underground facilities, ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards. The ideal candidate will have 1–5+ years of experience in utility locating, a working knowledge of DOT guidelines, and proficiency in relevant computer systems.

This role involves outdoor work under various conditions, with the requirement to maintain technical skills and report on findings accurately. The company offers various benefits including medical insurance and a discretionary performance bonus.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of experience in underground utility locating, including pipelines.
• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines pertaining to pipeline systems.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional work teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the One Call system and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental oversight.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance of underground utilities.

Skills

Knowledge of DOT guidelines

Self-starter ability

Analytical skills

Basic understanding of oilfield operations

Proficiency in computer systems

Education

1–5+ years of experience in underground utility locating

Tools

Google Earth

Excel

One Call or similar ticket systems

Job description

Summary

The line locator position is responsible for locating, marking, and documenting various underground facilities, such as pipelines, electrical and automation cables, and any other underground facilities owned or operated by Summit Midstream. Line Locators will locate all Company utilities, standby and witness on all 3rd‑party line crossings, document such crossings, update/closeout ticket statuses, issue ground‑disturbance permits as required, manage regulatory compliance documentation/inspections, and update site security drawings. Other tasks include station inspections, regulator valve maintenance/documentation, and right‑of‑way inspection/documentation.

Responsibilities

• Health, Safety, Security and Environmental oversight to ensure a safe and environmentally sound operation.
• Manage the One Call system and other regulatory and compliance documentation/inspections for operations.
• Maintain line‑locating technical skills and competency.
• Conform with and abide by regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Attend all required meetings or training.
• Respond immediately to dangerous or hazardous conditions and execute DOT‑covered functions per PHMSA and/or FMSCA.

Education & Experience

• 1–5+ years of experience in underground utility locating, including pipelines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines pertaining to pipeline systems.
• Self‑starter able to perform work with little supervision.
• Basic understanding of oilfield operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Organized with a strong focus on accurate reporting and detailed date management.
• Willingness and ability to be located within a 75‑mile radius of the asset to respond to call‑out situations.
• Ability to communicate with cross‑functional work teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet required deadlines.
• Proficient with computer systems such as Google Earth, mapping systems, Excel, Word, One Call or similar ticket systems.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Above‑average physical mobility to access elevated height areas via stairs or ladders.
• Strenuous physical activity: pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs; manually transporting a load up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor operating equipment safely.
• Work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.

Benefits

• 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‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee assistance plan (EAP).
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurance.
• Wellness incentive program.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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 satisfactory results from a pre‑employment drug screening, a criminal background check, reference checks, and all other applicable fitness‑for‑duty requirements.