Roles you’ll find here
Midstream roles cluster around safe operations, reliability, and the systems that move and store product.
Pipeline operations & control
- Pipeline Controller — monitors flow/pressure, responds to alarms, coordinates field actions
- Operations Supervisor — oversees day-to-day operations across assets and crews
- Compressor Station Operator / Technician — rounds, troubleshooting, routine maintenance support
- Terminal Operator — loading/unloading, gauging, custody transfer routines, safety checks
- Dispatcher / Transportation Coordinator — schedules movements, manages constraints, coordinates teams
Integrity, inspection, & corrosion
- Integrity Engineer — risk-based plans, anomaly management, remediation prioritization
- Corrosion Engineer — CP systems, coatings, monitoring and mitigation programs
- Inspection / Mechanical Integrity Specialist — inspections, verification, documentation, repairs coordination
- ILI / Pigging Specialist — ILI runs, data handoffs, integrity digs planning
- Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent — landowner coordination, access/easements, line patrol support
Controls, I&E, projects & commercial ops
- SCADA / Controls Engineer — control systems, alarm rationalization, reliability, upgrades
- Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician — calibrations, loop checks, troubleshooting
- Project Engineer / Construction Manager — expansions, upgrades, station builds
- Commercial / Scheduling Analyst — nominations, capacity, constraints, contractual scheduling
- HSE Specialist — operational safety, audits, incident learning
Skills, certs, and requirements
> Requirements vary by operator and country. Midstream hiring tends to value safety + procedural discipline + reliability thinking.
Core skills that matter
- Procedural operations (checklists, permits, lockout/tagout discipline)
- Comfort with alarms, abnormal situations, and clear escalation
- Mechanical + electrical troubleshooting mindset
- Documentation discipline (logs, maintenance records, inspection findings)
- Coordination across teams (ops, integrity, projects, contractors)
Common certifications / training
- H2S safety (site dependent)
- First Aid / CPR
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and energy isolation training
- Confined Space and Working at Heights (site dependent)
- CDL for some field/transport roles (role dependent)
Role-dependent qualifications
- API 1169 / NACE / AMPP (integrity/corrosion; employer dependent)
- Instrumentation/electrical credentials or local licensing (I&E roles)
- TWIC (some U.S. terminal/marine-adjacent sites; site dependent)
Tools & systems you’ll see
- SCADA / HMI dashboards for monitoring and control
- CMMS / work order systems (maintenance management)
- Integrity management workflows (ILI data, anomaly tracking)
- Scheduling/nomination workflows (commercial operations)
Top locations + why
> Midstream jobs cluster where there are pipeline networks, export terminals, storage hubs, and LNG infrastructure.
North America
- Houston, TX — midstream HQs, commercial ops, projects, engineering
- Corpus Christi, TX — export terminals, crude/products logistics
- Port Arthur / Beaumont, TX — terminals + dense energy infrastructure
- Cushing, OK — major crude storage and hub operations
- Lake Charles, LA — LNG and pipeline/terminal ecosystem
- Midland/Odessa, TX — gathering + pipeline connectivity from upstream basins
- Pittsburgh, PA — gas midstream presence in Appalachian basin
Europe / Middle East (examples)
- Rotterdam, NL — major storage/terminal and logistics hub
- Antwerp, BE — industrial logistics and storage ecosystem
- London, UK — commercial, trading-adjacent roles (varies)
- Dubai / Abu Dhabi, UAE — regional HQ + large infrastructure projects
- Doha, Qatar — LNG-centric operations and supporting roles
Salary & career path snapshot
> Pay depends heavily on shift work, on-call coverage, licensing, and seniority. Use this as a directional map.
Typical pay patterns (directional)
- Operators / controllers / terminal roles: competitive hourly; shift differentials common
- I&E / electrical / controls: strong pay due to specialized skills; on-call may apply
- Integrity / corrosion engineers: higher base; experience premium for major assets
- Project / construction roles: pay varies with project cycles and travel requirements
What drives compensation in midstream
- Shift schedules (nights/weekends) and on-call rotation
- Asset criticality and complexity (LNG/major terminals often pay more)
- Certifications/licensing (I&E, inspection, corrosion credentials)
- Ability to reduce downtime, improve safety, and prevent incidents
Career paths (common ladders)
Operations track: Operator → Lead/Console → Supervisor → Operations Manager
Integrity track: Analyst → Integrity Engineer → Senior → Integrity Lead/Manager
Controls track: I&E Tech → Lead Tech → Controls Engineer → Automation Lead
Projects track: Project Engineer → Senior → PM → Program/Portfolio leadership
Employers & company directory
These are the kinds of employers midstream candidates search for (and what they usually hire):
Midstream operators (pipeline + terminal companies)
Hire: operations, controllers, integrity, projects, I&E, HSE, scheduling.
LNG operators and contractors
Hire: process/operations roles, reliability, maintenance, controls, project execution.
Terminal & storage operators
Hire: terminal operators, maintenance, HSSE, logistics coordinators, planners.
Service providers (integrity, inspection, construction, automation)
Hire: ILI/pigging teams, inspectors, corrosion techs, construction crews, controls specialists.
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FAQs
Midstream covers transportation, storage, and logistics—pipelines, terminals, tank farms, compression, and often LNG infrastructure.
A controller monitors SCADA systems, manages flow/pressure setpoints, responds to alarms, and coordinates field actions to keep operations safe and stable.
- Integrity prevents loss of containment (corrosion, defects, anomalies, inspections, remediation plans).
- Maintenance keeps equipment functioning (repairs, PMs, reliability routines).
SCADA is the monitoring/control system used to operate pipelines, stations, and terminals. It’s central to safe operations and fast response to abnormal conditions.
Less often. Many roles are shift-based (including nights/weekends) with on-call components, especially in operations and controls.
LNG spans both, but many roles (compression, storage, export terminals, transportation logistics) are commonly treated as midstream in job categorization.
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