I&E Operations Technician II-Sr

As Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II-Sr., you’ll work with a team of safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Mentoring team mates, solving sophisticated problems efficiently, and attention to detail are keys to success in this role! Responsibilities/Expectations: Performs complex maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment and systemsMinimizes unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and implementing corrective actionsPartners with supervisors and managers to share findings, root causes, and resolutions to with a focus on improved safetyFixes and maintains process control systemsPartners with projects managers to define scope and instrumentation specifications for new projectsServes as the subject matter expert for instrumentation, electrical, PLC, and control systems across assigned facilities or operating areasDevelops and implements solutions for complex control system, instrumentation, and electrical issues to improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiencyLeads major system upgrades, control system integrations, and commissioning efforts while ensuring adherence to technical standards and best practicesMentors technicians and drives continuous improvement initiatives related to instrumentation, electrical, and automation systemsOther duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum of three (3) years' experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industryPreferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum five (5) years' experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industryPreferred: Five (5) years of Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) experience, including instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, with experience performing low-voltage electrical work in an industrial environmentPreferred: Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, with the ability to support and maintain automated control systemsWe 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 Physical and Environment Work Requirements: The ability to: Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spacesCarry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as neededStand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of timeWork 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 arisesMay be required to work overtime and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays Other Requirements: Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving recordDemonstrates aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processesDemonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityNeeds basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skillsPrevious experience working in an environment with gas-plant operations, gas compression and/or liquid or gas gathering processesPrevious experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry , I&E Technicians works with electrical and instrumentation equipment. Perform high-level and complex maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment, instrumentation, and control systems. Mentor and train less experienced operators on how to properly maintain and complete maintenance records, service reports, and other required documents as required. Maintain and operate glycol dehydration, cryogenic processing, fractionation plant, reciprocating and turbine compressors. Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment, vehicles, tools, and equipment. Attend safety and technical training while progressing in the I&E Operations Technician development process. Maintain, operate, and mentor less senior technicians on Allen Bradley PLC systems. Follow and adhere to Williams’ System Integrity Plan for all regulatory requirements and company core values and beliefs. Supports teams by providing and leading quality maintenance duties to maximize equipment reliability and availability. These duties include but are not limited to electrical troubleshooting of low to high voltage equipment and repair and instrumentation and control valve calibration. Has electrical / electronic skills and knowledge. Participate 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 and or pertinent information on a routine basis. Partners with supervisors and managers to share findings, root causes, and resolutions. Install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation and analytical equipment, following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blue prints and other specifications. Inspect instrumentation periodically and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy. Perform some programming and controls work.