Area Operations Manager

Company: Summit Midstream Corporation
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: April 6, 2026

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; 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. SMC 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. Summary: The Area Operations Manager is responsible for the supervision of staff that maintain and work with compressors, high- and low-pressure systems, metering and associated equipment. In addition, this position will manage the overall operations of compressor stations, natural gas plants, and transmission pipeline activities. This includes but is not limited to startup activities, training staff, and maintaining safe and efficient operation. Principle Duties & Responsibilities: Supervise and provide direction to employees within a geographic territory of transmission pipeline and plant facilities consistent with Company and governmental requirements Establish and measure work group goals and performance Responsible for adhering to operating expense budget and capital projects budget Assure the work group has the resources and information to make informed decisions regarding day to day operation of the facilities in compliance with all company and regulatory requirements Serve as the first line of management for customers, landowners and the public interactions. Assure any issues identified by these groups are conveyed to senior management and/or address them locally Enforce company policies and procedures and ensure operations are within prescribed guidelines Conduct personnel reviews, oversee the career planning and employee development for those employees in the work group Assist in the hiring efforts of employees in to the operational area Work with departments such as operations, compression, and measurement personnel to troubleshoot any problems that originate at the field level Work independently with little supervision Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent 8 years of experience preferred Various compressor packages and pipeline knowledge preferred Prior experience with natural gas, or associated plants preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Strong working knowledge of natural gas assets is a must Strong ability to interact with Land Owners and Customers Effective organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate clearly and professionally via phone, email and personal Excellent organizational skills and ability to follow through on assigned tasks Possess a positive attitude and professional demeanor Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects Able to bend and stoop for filing Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time Able to view computer terminals for long periods of time Manual dexterity for operating computer and office equipment, etc. Must be reliable and able to work in all weather conditions Must be able to pass a drug screening test as well as a background check Must possess a valid driver?s license with a good driving record Work is performed in an office environment and/or field environment Available to travel in and out of state 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 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. Are you ready to join a fast-paced, growth oriented midstream company, then apply today! Not yet ready to apply? That?s okay! Learn more about us on LinkedIn No phone calls or email, please. No Agency Calls and /or submissions will be accepted

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