Operations Technician I, II or III

About the role

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. As an Operations Technician, you’ll perform a variety of tasks, including reading and interpreting drawings, supporting pipeline operations, safely maintaining facility equipment, and analyzing data to resolve technical and operational problems. Knowledge of permits and compliance, accurate record-keeping, and a focus on safety will bring success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Performs various tasks to safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting and supervising equipment, and maintaining operational, technical, and governmental standards.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

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

Physical & 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.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License and a clean driving record.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills.
• Operations Technician III & II: Proficient/advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.
• Operations Technician I: Basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.

Progression Profile (Operations Technician III)

• Completes work with a limited degree of supervision.
• Makes independent decisions and coordinates 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, professional conduct, and business ethics.
• Proactively acts upon and efficiently organizes efforts needed to address safety, operational efficiency, and protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets.
• Completes a 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.

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.