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!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

For an Operations Technician III

Responsibilities / Expectations :

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

Solves problems, troubleshoots, operates and maintains all natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities

Performs preventive compressor station and / or natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities

Verifies, calibrates and validates gas flow measurement devices and equipment

Analyzes data while collaborating with others to find solutions to technical or operational issues

Adheres to compliance and policies for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets

Maintains and troubleshoots orifice and ultrasonic flow measurement system and analytical equipment for gas communication devices in SCADA system

Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience :

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

Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on turbines / compressors

Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, air compressors, and cooling fans

Preferred : Experience with engine diagnostic tools and troubleshooting

Physical and Environment 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 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

For an Operations Technician II

Responsibilities / Expectations :

Safely maintains equipment and supports pipeline operations, including reading / interpreting drawings, inspecting / supervising equipment and maintaining operation / technical standards and / or governmental requirements

Analyzes data and collaborates 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 and permitting

Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment

Solves problems, troubleshoots, operates and maintains all natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities

Performs preventive compressor station and / or natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities

Verifies, calibrates and validates gas flow measurement devices and equipment

Analyzes data while collaborating with others to find solutions to technical or operational issues

Adheres to compliance and policies for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets

Maintains and troubleshoots orifice and ultrasonic flow measurement system and analytical equipment for gas communication devices in SCADA system

Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience :

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

Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on turbines / compressors

Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, air compressors, and cooling fans

Preferred : Experience with engine diagnostic tools and troubleshooting

Physical and Environment 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 excellent organizational / interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills, Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

For an Operations Technician I

Responsibilities / Expectations :

Performs various tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, inspecting / supervising equipment and maintaining operation / technical standards and / or governmental requirements

Collaborates with others to discover 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

Oversees 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

Solves problems, troubleshoots, operates and maintains all natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities

Performs preventive compressor station and / or natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities

Verifies, calibrates and validates gas flow measurement devices and equipment

Analyzes data while collaborating with others to find solutions to technical or operational issues

Adheres to compliance and policies for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets

Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience :

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

Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on turbines / compressors

Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, air compressors, and cooling fans

Preferred : Experience with engine diagnostic tools and troubleshooting

Physical and Environment 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 excellent organizational / interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

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Why Choose Williams?

We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health.

We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire .

With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams;

you are embarking on an exciting career!

• Competitive compensation
• Annual incentive program
• Hybrid work model - one to two work from home days each week for most office-based roles
• Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles
• 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off, including floating and company holidays
• Wellness Program with annual rewards
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Robust employee learning and development
• High internal mobility (we promote from within)
• Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)
• Fertility coverage and adoption benefits
• Domestic partner benefits
• Educational reimbursement
• Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer
• Employee resource groups
• Employee assistance programs
• Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative
• Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

Last updated : 2024-05-20