Operations Technician I/II/III

Responsibilities

• Performs various tasks to safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading/interpreting drawings, inspecting/supervising equipment and maintaining operation/technical standards and/or governmental requirements
• Responsible for data analysis and collaboration with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems
• Follows all Company policies and applies appropriate operating and maintenance procedures
• Acquires knowledge of and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets
• Maintains general knowledge of site/location/equipment/specific permits and compliance
• Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment

Requirements

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
• PREFERRED: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum two (2) years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry
• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum two (2) years’ related experience and minimum of one (1) year experience as a technician in the oil and gas industry
• PREFERRED: Associates or two-year technical degree
• Required: High School Diploma/GED Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree; minimum six (6) months mechanical, technical, or controls systems experience in the oil and gas industry or operations technician summer internship with Associates Degree

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements

• Must be willing 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 holidays 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

• 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and proficient/advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
• Thoroughly understands industry and system requirements. Has demonstrated ability to produce results and to meet more complex goals

Progression Profile

• Completes work with a limited degree of supervision
• Makes independent decisions and to coordinate activities of others
• Proficient in Company required computer systems
• Performs a wide spectrum of non-routine, moderate to high-complexity assignments requiring technical evaluation, innovation and judgment
• Consistently demonstrates solid leadership, demonstrates professional conduct and business ethics
• Proactively acts upon and efficiently organizes any efforts needed to address safety and operational efficiency, and protection of community, personnel, environment and assets
• Completes structured training program designed to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and the needs of the Company
• Leads compliance activities to include training, scheduling and reporting.