Operations Technician (I/II/III)

As a Louisiana Southwest Operations Technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining critical equipment to ensure the safe and reliable performance of our natural gas pipeline and compressor station. Key responsibilities include starting and stopping natural gas compression units, monitoring system pressures and flows, operating ancillary equipment, and aligning pipeline valves as needed. You will also apply strong technical skills to perform maintenance, inspections, and calibrations on compressor and pipeline equipment. Additionally, you will perform right-of-way duties, including valve maintenance, locating and marking underground pipelines, overseeing pipeline encroachments, and coordinating excavation activities. With a hands-on approach and a problem-solving mindset, you will play a vital role in maintaining smooth and efficient operations across the Louisiana Southwest district.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• The Louisiana Southwest Operations Technician may be primarily assigned tasks that leverage their specific skills and expertise. However, they are also expected to support a range of tasks that include:
• Conducts engine diagnostics and troubleshooting of compressor units
• Carries out inspections and maintenance on solar gas-fired turbines, reciprocating compressors, centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, air compressors, cooling fans, valves, PSVs, regulators, and other associated compressor station or pipeline equipment
• Executes calibrations, inspections, and maintenance on Instrumentation, Control Systems, PLC systems, Electrical Systems (VAC/VDC), sensors, switches, pneumatic systems, control valves, and OPP devices
• Completes calibrations, inspections, and maintenance on gas measurement meters, chromatographs, and analyzers
• 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
• 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
  
  

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:

• Coordinates and communicates work with contractors while providing leadership in safety programs and initiatives
• Utilizes the Maximo Asset Management System to manage inventory and execute comprehensive maintenance strategies, from preventive to condition-based, enhancing asset longevity and performance
• Must be willing to work night shift infrequently as needed to support operational issues or projects, such as pipeline recompression activities
• Applicants applying for the Starks and Johnson Bayou (Cameron) Location: Must be willing to travel offshore as needed via helicopter for same-day preventative maintenance and inspections. Occasional offshore travel by boat may be required for weekly project assignments
• 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.