Plant Operator - Entry

Job overview

Compensation is $36–$43 per year. The Plant Operator - Entry role is onsite in Grover, CO, and in the structural pay fields. The posting describes Summit Midstream as an operator of natural gas, crude oil, and produced-water gathering systems and related midstream infrastructure. It lists a competitive salary range of $35.72 to $42.84 without specifying a pay period. The operator runs, maintains, and documents compressor stations or process plants. The role supports safe, efficient gathering-system operations by monitoring equipment, addressing operating issues, coordinating field work, and meeting environmental and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

• Operate, document, and maintain compressor stations with reciprocating natural gas compressors. Complete reports and logs
• monitor and adjust equipment for availability, efficiency, and throughput. Perform minor maintenance on engines, compressors, dehydrators, vapor recovery units, flares, separators, slug catchers, air compressors, and cooling fans. Handle condensate tank liquids and schedule trucks
• coordinate with craft and contract personnel
• troubleshoot abnormal conditions
• initiate emergency response procedures
• and support safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance. Some locations may require monitoring meters and gauges.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

plant operator - entry

full-time

onsite

grover co

summit midstream corporation

natural gas operations

compressor stations

equipment maintenance

scada

safety and compliance

call-outs

weekend work

$35.72–$42.84 (period unspecified)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid holidays
• discretionary performance bonus
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employer-supplemented HSA
• flexible benefit plan
• life and disability insurance
• EAP
• additional insurance options
• wellness incentive
• 6% retirement plan match.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of stable energy-industry work history and/or technical training in a mechanical or electrical field. The posting requires willingness to work call-outs, holidays, and weekends and to live or relocate within a one-hour response time.

About the employer

Summit Midstream Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas. Sector: 48.