I&E Operations Technician (II, III or Sr)

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs maintenance and operational tasks with instrumentation and control systems.
• Properly maintains and completes maintenance records, service reports, and other required documents.
• Maintains and operates glycol dehydration, cryogenic processing, fractionation plants, reciprocating and turbine compressors.
• Demonstrates proper use of personal protective equipment, vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Attends safety and technical training while progressing in the I&E Operations Technician development process.
• Maintains and operates Allen Bradley PLC systems.
• Follows and adheres to Williams’ System Integrity Plan for all regulatory requirements and company core values and beliefs.
• Supports teams by providing quality maintenance duties to maximize equipment reliability and availability, including electrical troubleshooting of low to high voltage equipment, repair, and instrumentation and control valve calibration.
• Participates in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns.
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems.
• Initiates and completes work orders and requisitions, and documents all critical or pertinent information on a routine basis.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation, and analytical equipment following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, and other specifications.
• Inspects instrumentation periodically and performs calibrations to ensure accuracy.
• Performs some programming and controls work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Preferred: Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician, or actively working toward Journeyman status through an apprenticeship or equivalent program.
• Must possess a 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.
• 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.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises, and in enclosed spaces.
• Ability to carry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of time.
• Ability to work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).
• Ability to use hand tools.

Schedule

• Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as the need arises.
• May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts, and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays.
• Examples of rotating shifts include:
  • Weekends: 7pm - 7am and Thurs. and Fri. 3pm - 11pm
  • Weekends: 7am - 7pm and Mon. and Tues. 3pm - 11pm
  • Mon. – Fri.: 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm - 7am