Pipeline Operator

3 months ago


Fruita, United States Summit Midstream Partners, LP Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Company Summary

SMLP is a value-driven limited partnership focused on developing, owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets that are strategically located in the core producing areas of unconventional resource basins, primarily shale formations, in the continental United States. SMLP provides natural gas, crude oil and produced water gathering, processing and transportation services pursuant to primarily long-term, fee-based agreements with customers and counterparties in five unconventional resource basins: (i) the Appalachian Basin, which includes the Utica and Marcellus shale formations in Ohio and West Virginia; (ii) the Williston Basin, which includes the Bakken and Three Forks shale formations in North Dakota; (iii) the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which includes the Niobrara and Codell shale formations in Colorado and Wyoming; (iv) the Fort Worth Basin, which includes the Barnett Shale formation in Texas; and (v) the Piceance Basin, which includes the Mesaverde formation as well as the Mancos and Niobrara shale formations in Colorado. SMLP has an equity method investment in Double E Pipeline, LLC, which provides interstate natural gas transportation service from multiple receipt points in the Delaware Basin to various delivery points in and around the Waha Hub in Texas. SMLP also has an equity method investment in Ohio Gathering, which operates extensive natural gas gathering and condensate stabilization infrastructure in the Utica Shale in Ohio. SMLP is headquartered in Houston, Texas

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.)

Summit Midstream offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • 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 Program
  • 5% Retirement Plan Match

Compensation Range: $34.04-40.87

Summary

A 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.

Principle 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, i.e. 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
  • 5 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, i.e. 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, i.e. 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

Notice

Summit Midstream Partners will not pay a fee of any kind to any third party agency without a valid Summit Midstream Partners’ 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 Partners, without a valid MSA on file, will be considered property of Summit Midstream Partners and no fee will be paid.

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