Mechanic - Entry

Summit Midstream Partners, Lp (Nyse: Smlp); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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)

Wellness Incentive Program

Job summary

Summit Midstream Partners, Lp (Nyse: Smlp) in Houston, Texas is hiring a Mechanic-Entry responsible for maintenance and technical repairs to keep compressor stations operational. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of mechanic experience. Skills in hand tools, basic computer proficiency, and strong mechanical aptitude are essential. Benefits include medical and vision insurance, company-paid holidays, and a performance bonus. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of stable work history as a mechanic.
• Technical training in a mechanical trade school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance and repairs of compressor stations.
• Maintain required work orders and monitor equipment.

Skills

Experience with hand tools

Basic computer skills (MS Office)

Strong mechanical aptitude

Good interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in mechanical environment

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.

Job Summary

The Mechanic‑Entry is responsible for assisting with maintenance, technical repairs and overhaul tasks to keep gathering system compressor stations or cryogenic plants in operation.

• Daily repairs and maintenance of compressor stations with reciprocating natural gas compressors;
• Responsible for completing and maintaining required work orders;
• Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain optimum availability, efficiency, and throughput;
• Perform 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 resolve equipment/system problems in a timely manner;
• Report, troubleshoot, and correct abnormal operating conditions;
• Coordinate and monitor 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 met;
• Monitor meters and gauges to maintain correct temperature, pressure, and flow of gas through the system (may be required at some locations);
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements, perform required tasks, and complete associated documentation (OSHA, DOT, EPA, etc.);
• May include Department of Transportation (DOT) covered functions per PHMSA or FMSCA, requiring immediate response to hazardous conditions.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or equivalent training in a mechanical environment or energy‑related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of stable work history as a mechanic and/or technical training in a mechanical trade school.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with hand tools and specialty tools;
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, including spreadsheets and word processing;
• Strong commitment to personal and job safety, including compliance with state and federal regulations;
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and repair all types of mechanical equipment; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong work ethic;
• Willing to work callouts, holidays, and weekends; must live or relocate within one hour’s response time of the job assignment;
• Willing to work at more than one specific station;
• Able to work independently with limited supervision if needed;
• Good interpersonal skills to work positively with land owners, corporate contacts and field personnel;
• Dexterity in the use of tools and equipment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Climb equipment and work at various heights;
• Use physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment and tools;
• Work in standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling positions and within confined spaces;
• Lift up to 50 lbs. manually, transport loads up to 75 lbs., and apply up to 100 foot‑pounds of torque;
• Get in and out of vehicles regularly and ride over rough roads;
• React to conditions, alarms and beacons using olfactory senses;
• Handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and hazardous conditions;
• Work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment;
• Work in temperature extremes due to weather conditions and operating equipment; wear special safety equipment (PPE) while working.

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 & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Wellness Incentive Program

Relocation

Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance provided.

Work Sponsorship

Summit Midstream will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre‑employment drug screening, criminal background check, reference checks, and all other applicable fitness for duty requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.