Operations Technician I/II/III

This position will be filled at our Plymouth, WA facility
As an LNG Operations Technician, you will be responsible for operating the facility in various modes, including holding (boiling off gas), liquefaction, and vaporization processes. You will independently lead all utility and emergency systems within the facility. This role involves completing complex technical assignments with limited oversight. Organizational, collaboration, and communication skills are keys to success

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 - LNG
Responsibilities/Expectations:*

• Operates all aspects of the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) facility, including vaporization, liquefaction, and boiling off gas systems
• Maintains facility equipment and supports pipeline operations, ensuring compliance with technical standards and governmental requirements
• Reads and interprets drawings, process flow diagrams, and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
• Interprets electrical drawings and uses them to troubleshoot and resolve simple to moderate faults within program guidelines
• Solves operational, mechanical, and control system faults and troubleshoots electrical issues using diagrams
• Trains, coaches, and mentors junior operations technicians on operations, maintenance, security, and emergency tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years related experience in natural gas industry experience or equivalent experience
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and technical licenses/certificates

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License from the state in which you live and a clear driving record
• Must be able to pass an LNG pre-employment physical as required by federal law
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills. Must stay apprised of and abide by all company policies

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
• Carry and lift items that weigh a minimum of 50 lbs
• 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 (edit As Appropriate, Or Remove)*

• Must be able to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holiday as needed
• May be required to work overtime, 10–12-hour shifts, extended hours, and travel between William's locations with occasional overnight stays

*For an Operations Technician II – LNG
Responsibilities/Expectations:*

• Performs a variety of tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, ensuring compliance with technical standards and governmental requirements with minimal oversight. This includes operating the LNG facility in holding mode
• Independently operated all utility and emergency systems in the facility when required
• Follows and complies with operation, maintenance, safety, and emergency procedures
• Interprets process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, cause and effect matrices, and electrical one-line diagrams
• Completes assigned reports, logs, and maintain accurate records
• Utilizes Maximo and SWM applications to review assigned work orders and PMs with minimal direction
• Communicates clearly with internal and external customers regarding daily operations and any process or condition upsets
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or GED and at least one (1) year of some natural gas industry or equivalent experience
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and technical licenses/certificates

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License from the state in which you live and a clear driving record
• Must be able to pass an LNG pre-employment physical as required by federal law
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills. Must stay apprised of and abide by all company policies

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
• Carry and lift items that weigh a minimum of 50 lbs
• 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 (edit As Appropriate, Or Remove)*

• Must be able to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holiday as needed
• May be required to work overtime, 10–12-hour shifts, extended hours, and travel between William's locations with occasional overnight stays

*For an Operations Technician I – LNG
Responsibilities/Expectations:*

• Performs a variety of daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, ensuring compliance with technical standards and governmental requirements under direct oversight
• Carries out moderate to highly sophisticated technical assignments with direct supervision
• Works towards becoming qualified as an Outside Operator for the liquefaction and vaporization systems
• Trains to become a qualified Operator for holding mode, including operating the boil-off compressors and other necessary plant equipment
• Completes and passes all required initial LNG training, Life Criticals, Williams SSE Program, and Williams Essentials
• Follows and complies with operation, maintenance, security, and emergency procedures
• Reads and interprets drawings, process flow diagrams, and P&IDs, and maintain accurate records by completing assigned reports and logs
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and technical licenses/certificates

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License from the state in which you live and a clear driving record
• Must be able to pass an LNG pre-employment physical as required by federal law
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills. Must stay apprised of and abide by all company policies

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:

• Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
• Carry and lift items that weigh a minimum of 50 lbs
• 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 (edit As Appropriate, Or Remove)*

• Must be able to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holiday as needed
• May be required to work overtime, 10–12-hour shifts, extended hours, and travel between William's locations with occasional overnight stays

, Qualified to operate the LNG facility in holding mode (boil off gas), liquefaction and vaporization process as well as all associated tasks. Must understand and be able to operate all utility and emergency systems in the facility independently when required. Carries out moderate to highly sophisticated technical assignments with limited oversight.