Operations Technician I,II- Gas Plant

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.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting/supervising equipment, and maintaining operation/technical standards and governmental requirements.
• Analyze data and collaborate with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems.
• Follow all Company policies and apply appropriate operating and maintenance procedures.
• Acquire knowledge of and adhere to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, and protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets.
• Maintain general knowledge of site/location/equipment and permitting.
• Complete assigned reports, logs, and maintain accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Required: High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum two (2) years related experience.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a technician in the oil and gas industry.
• Preferred: Associate’s degree or two‑year technical degree.
• We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences; the role may be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises, and in enclosed spaces.
• Carry or lift items up to 50 lb and team‑lift loads greater than 50 lb as needed.
• Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods.
• Work at elevated levels using man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, or small towers with appropriate PPE.
• Use hand tools.

Shift / Work Hours / Travel

• Available to work after hours, on‑call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as needed.
• May be required to work overtime and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays.
• Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off rotating schedule, consisting of 12‑hour shifts.

Other Requirements

• Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Aptitude for embracing technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; safety is the utmost priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PC skills, Process Control Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Works under periodic supervision for highly complex, non‑routine tasks; performs varied tasks and projects of moderate to occasionally high complexity.
• Completes routine technical and operations assignments independently.

Progression Profile

• Developed technical skills or operational capabilities through technical training or equivalent work experience.
• Works under periodic supervision for highly complex, non‑routine tasks; makes independent decisions on routine tasks.
• Operates within established procedures with moderate supervision; occasionally coordinates activities of others.
• Analyzes data and confers with others to determine appropriate solutions to technical or operational problems.
• Makes straightforward decisions while working independently based on clearly defined procedures communicated by the supervisor or team lead.
• Readily identifies and promptly acts upon requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, protecting community, personnel, environment, and assets.
• Demonstrates solid leadership, teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Completes a structured training program designed to provide interdisciplinary experience and build strengths aligned with career aspirations and company needs.
• Performs compliance activities.