Pipeline Operator – Lead

Summit Midstream Corporation; Weldona (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Benefit Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Retirement Plan Match

Job summary

Summit Midstream Corporation in Houston/Dallas area seeks a Pipeline Operator with 7+ years in natural gas or related pipelines. You will oversee pipeline maintenance, inspections, and coordination of field crews to ensure safe, compliant operations across our gathering systems.

Responsibilities include pigging operations, regulator compliance, on-call coverage, and incident response, with strong emphasis on safety, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 7 years in general pipeline experience in natural gas or similar industries.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate field teams and activities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pigging operations, launcher/receiver maintenance, and inventory.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair pipelines, compression, and measurement facilities.
• On-call coverage for area responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain regulatory documentation compliance (OSHA, DOT, etc.).
• Plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and assign to others.
• Coordinate with landowners, emergency responders, and contractors.
• Operate and assist in maintenance at compressor facilities.
• Perform pipeline patrols and coordinate crews across locations.
• Utilize tools to remove/replace valves and understand riser locations.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and issue Safe Work Permits.
• Respond to pipeline emergencies and protect system integrity.

Skills

Project management

Line location equipment

Reading drawings

Pipes and valves identification

Pigging program knowledge

Pressure surveys

Gas quality monitoring

Team leadership

Verbal and written communication

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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; andthe Piceance Basin in Colorado which includes the liquids rich Mesaverde formation as well as the emerging Mancos and Niobrara Shale formationsOur 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; andthe Niobrara G&P system which serves the DJ BasinSMC 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.

Competitive salary range of 4450 to 5346.

Benefits

• Company Paid Holidays
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer supplemented Health Savings Account
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• 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 Program6
• Retirement Plan Match

Pipeline Operator – Summary

Pipeline Operator operates, inspects, maintains and repairs pipelines, compression and measurement facilities with the ability to direct and lead teams, projects, and processes involved in natural gas pipelines and compression facilities.

Pipeline Operator – Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain scheduled pigging operations, launcher/receiver maintenance and equipment inventory
• Inspect, maintain and repair as needed all facilities as assigned, including but not limited to pipelines, compression and measurement facilities
• On call responsibility for areas of responsibility as needed
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, etc.) and document required regulatory activities
• Plan, organize and prioritize assigned responsibilities and assign responsibilities to others
• Work independently as liaison between Summit Midstream and outside entities (ie landowners, emergency response agencies, contractors and other pipeline companies)
• Operate and assist in maintenance activities at compressor facilities
• Perform pipeline patrols and inspect lines throughout the area and coordinate the activities of crews at other locations
• Utilize hand tools to remove or replace valves and have a basic understanding of riser locations and underground valves
• Perform Lock out/Tag out procedures and write Safe Work Permits as well as performing emergency shut downs and operations control center protocol
• Manage all activities with a focus on safety and compliance
• Use proper tools and equipment to perform integrity management and regulatory tasks on natural gas pipelines
• Monitor activity in and around pipeline and facilities and respond as necessary to protect system integrity with an understanding of what to do in case of an emergency and/or spill
• Put in work orders in Maximo and be able to utilize CYGNET
• Maintain required forms, records and reports
• Respond to pipeline emergencies; perform cleanup associated with field ops and corrosion control activities
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent, 7 or more years of general pipeline experience in the natural gas industry or related experience in similar industry.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Can manage and control specific projects given to them, ie pigging programs, responding to emergency situations, incident commands, etc., as needed when the Supervisor is absent
• Proven knowledge and experience with line location equipment and techniques
• Ability to read and utilize drawings, schematics, alignment sheets
• Ability to identify pipes and valves and what they do
• Proven knowledge and understanding of procedures used to safely pig pipeline, ie launching, receiving and inspection
• Knowledge to conduct pressure surveys on gathering lines and central delivery points
• Experienced in monitoring natural gas quality using sampling equipment
• Ability to direct employees to tasks that need completion and ability to follow up after completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Must have a valid driver license with acceptable driving record
• Demonstrate the ability to operate off-road vehicles safely
• On call responsibility for areas as assigned

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Above average physical mobility to enable access to elevated height areas via stairs or ladders as well as movement from place to place on the job taking distance and speed into account. Strenuous physical activity, pushing, pulling and lifting requirements up to 50 lbs, manually transport a load up to 75 lbs and apply up to 100 ft-lbs of torque. Must be able to work out of doors in extreme weather conditions and perform heavy physical labor operating equipment in a safe manner. Work indoors and outdoors in and around industrial and electrical equipment.