Corrosion Technician Lead

Overview

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Summit Midstream Corporation (NYSE: SMC) is a value-driven company focused on developing, owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets in unconventional resource basins in the continental United States. We operate natural gas, crude oil and produced water gathering systems in multiple basins and maintain long-term, fee-based revenue with areas of mutual interest (AMIs) and minimum volume commitments (MVCs).

SMC has an equity investment in and operates Double E Pipeline, LLC, which provides transportation service in the Delaware Basin. We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Operate and maintain cathodic protection (CP), coating, corrosion inhibition, and monitoring systems for pipelines, terminals, and other facilities; assist with design, installation, operation, and maintenance of corrosion control programs.
• Plan and perform testing, evaluation, and installation of external and internal corrosion systems to control corrosion on assets.
• Conduct scheduled cathodic protection surveys in compliance with DOT Part 192 & 195; test, adjust and maintain CP equipment and testing facilities.
• Inspect and read rectifiers, anodes, bonds, and pipelines; conduct interference tests and monitor internal corrosion devices.
• Analyze corrosion data, trends, and failures; participate in root cause analyses and develop cost-effective corrective actions.
• Maintain corrosion records and prepare reports; provide corrosion mitigation support for gathering, transmission, and storage facilities.
• Coordinate with Summit operations or contractors on corrosion control projects and participate in project teams as needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines (state, federal, and company) and Operator Qualification requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with industry organizations (e.g., AAMP/NACE) and participate in audits or coordination meetings as required.
• Assist other Corrosion Technicians with processes and best practices; inspect installation of new corrosion control equipment and testing facilities; provide troubleshooting support.
• Maintain required state, federal, and company procedure records and perform administrative duties as needed.

• High School diploma or equivalent; 5+ years of experience with current corrosion control methods and NACE CP 2 Certification or higher.
• 5+ years of CP troubleshooting experience and familiarity with internal corrosion methods and recordkeeping.
• Experience with CIS, DCVG, and ACVG surveys; working knowledge of CFR 195 Subpart H & 192 Subpart I.
• Ability to read and integrate with other departments to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Familiarity with American Innovations CPDM module is a plus; proficiency with computer programs such as Maximo and AX is beneficial.

• Complete annual cathodic protection surveys; conduct rectifier and bond inspections; test and troubleshoot CP systems.
• Evaluate corrosion issues and provide mitigation recommendations; monitor CP and internal corrosion control systems for compliance.
• Produce corrosion compliance reports; coordinate corrosion control projects with operations or contractors.
• Provide corrosion control support on integrated project teams and maintain documentation as required.

• Dexterity to use tools and equipment; ability to climb, work at heights, and lift up to 50 lbs with occasional handling up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to work in standing, sitting, crouched, or kneeling positions and in confined spaces; travel away from area as needed (approximately 25%).
• Ability to access elevated areas via stairs or ladders and work in extreme temperatures; willingness to work weekends, on-call, and holidays as required.
• Must wear appropriate PPE and respond to abnormal conditions, alarms, and beacons.

• Uphold Company safety standards and protect the safety of self and others; report incidents and unsafe conditions immediately and participate in investigations as required.
• Provide leadership in safety and housekeeping and avoid shortcuts that could risk safety.

• Company-paid holidays; discretionary performance bonus; medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-subsidized Health Savings Account
• Flexible benefit plan; life insurance; voluntary life and AD&D; short- and long-term disability;
  Employee Assistance Plan
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurance; wellness incentive program; 6% retirement plan match