Electrician

Midstream Electrical Technician

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Summit Midstream Corporation 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.

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.

Performs basic maintenance, calibration, and testing of all electrical and instrumentation equipment for midstream oil and gas facilities. The candidate shall be able to perform basic troubleshooting and programming for modifications of control systems and communication devices. Performs instrumentation and electrical work which involves repairing motors, starters, VFD's, UPS Systems, valves, pressure and temperature instruments, wiring, and electrical fixtures. Inspects electrical equipment at frequent intervals. Maintains and completes calibration and repairs to analog and digital equipment. Analyzes performance of equipment and assists in the automation of facilities. Oversee and inspection of contract installed electrical and instrumentation equipment.

This position performs responsibilities with standardized processes. Works under general supervision. Resolves routine questions and problems independently. Refers more complex issues to management. Follow established procedures to complete job requirements.

Principle duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct work activities in a manner that protects the safety and health of employees, visitors, and the environment as established by company policies and procedures
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal direct supervision to meet daily goals
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, tune, configure and installation of instrumentation such as Pressure, Temperature, Pneumatics, MOV's.
• Troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, configure, and install safety instrumentation such as Fire Detectors, ESD systems, Gas Detection, and Communication network devices
• Install and maintain Allen Bradley PLC, ROC RTU, Panel View HMI, and Factory Talk View Site Edition
• Trouble shoot and repair instrumentation and electrical equipment associated with natural gas reciprocating and rotary compressors.
• Completion of calibration and testing reports and utilization of Maximo (or other data management systems) for work order tracking
• Electrical system maintenance and troubleshooting on systems up to 480V
• Be able to perform device setup and maintenance on variable frequency drives and soft starts for motors ranging up to 600HP and 480V
• Diagnose routine and non-routine equipment malfunction by observing operation, listening, and using diagnostic equipment to locate route cause
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in work area
• Ambition to learn other skills while maintaining obligations of current position

Education & 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
• Journeyman electrical designation is highly preferred
• Three (3) years maintaining instrumentation and electrical systems typically utilized in Midstream Oil and Gas operations

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical drawings, maintenance records, maintenance procedures, equipment drawings, and maintenance manuals
• Demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, company policies and procedures
• Basic understanding of programmable logic controllers and Human Machine Interface equipment
• Strong work Ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision
• Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software

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
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (ex: eye protection, footwear, FRC)
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, with the ability to call outs as needed to fulfill business objective
• Ability to travel (some overnight) for work and training when needed

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
• 6% Retirement Plan Match

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.

Are you ready to join a fast-paced, growth oriented midstream company, then apply today!