I&E Operations Technician I/II/III

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

As Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician III, you’ll work with a team of safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Mentoring team mates, troubleshooting and solving sophisticated problems efficiently, and attention to detail are keys to success in this role!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs complex maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment and systems

• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions with a focus on improving safety

• Fixes and maintains process control systems

• Partners with project managers to define scope and instrumentation specifications for new projects

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician or similar role, including one (1) year experience as an I&E Technician

• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician in the Oil and Gas Industry

Physical and Environment Work Requirements:

The ability to:

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces

• Carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed

• Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time

• Work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)

• Use hand tools

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:

• Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holiday as the need arises

• May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays

Other Requirements:

• Familiarity with Rosemount Transmitters by Emerson, especially in the domains of pressure, temperature, and flow metrics

• Proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

• Solid understanding of 480V electrical switchgear components and their functions

• Practical experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

• Fundamental knowledge of CAT engines and Ariel compressors and their maintenance

• Proven problem-solving capabilities and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and equipment maintenance

• An eagerness for continuous learning and adapting to evolving technologies

• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record

• Demonstrates aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

• Needs basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

• Previous experience working in an environment with gas-plant operations, gas compression and/or liquid or gas gathering processes

• Previous experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry

We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences — if you don’t meet every qualification, this role may be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential.

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Why Choose Williams?

We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire.  With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!

• Competitive compensation

• Annual incentive program

• Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles

• Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles

• 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits

• A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid time off, including floating and company holidays

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Robust employee learning and development

• High internal mobility (we promote from within)

• Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)

• Fertility coverage and adoption benefits

• Domestic partner benefits

• Educational reimbursement

• Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer

• Employee resource groups

• Employee assistance programs

• Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative

• Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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