Power Console Operator

Do something that means something at Williams. 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. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

As an Integrated Power Center Operator, you will play a critical role in keeping the electric system operating safely and reliably around the clock. You will monitor system conditions across the transmission and distribution network, watching how power flows and responding as conditions change. Using modern monitoring and control tools, you will identify potential issues, respond to alarms, and make real‑time adjustments to maintain system balance and reliability. During system events or outages, you will make timely decisions, reroute power as needed, follow emergency procedures, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to minimize impact.

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

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Monitors system demand, load conditions, and asset performance in real time and operates equipment in accordance with approved procedures to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous generation operations
• Coordinates with local operators and field personnel to align control room actions with on‑site activities, maintenance, and operational priorities, using system data and trends to support timely decisions
• Partners with Commercial, Scheduling, and Optimization teams to support operational decisions that balance reliability, efficiency, and commercial objectives while maintaining compliance
• Analyzes load forecasts, performance metrics, and operating constraints to assess system conditions and respond effectively to changing demands
• Responds to alarms and abnormal conditions, evaluates system impacts, and implements corrective actions to maintain system reliability and service continuity
• Communicates system status, outage conditions, and restoration updates to customers and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
  
  

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma/GED; a minimum of two (2) years' experience in relevant industry or control room environment
• Preferred: Associate degree or two-year technical degree and two (2) years’ experience in power plant, water or electricity operations; including control room or similar operating experience
• Preferred: NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) System Operator Certification
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Operates and monitors power generation and electrical equipment in real time using SCADA, EMS, DCS, or similar systems, adjusting parameters as needed to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient operations across multiple assets
• Coordinates control room activities with on‑site operators and field personnel to align operational actions with maintenance activities and operational priorities
• Preferred: Knowledge of power system operations, emergency procedures, and reliability standards in a multi‑asset, centralized operations environment
  
  

, Monitors and continuously evaluates electric system conditions, including load, voltage, and power flows, across the transmission and distribution network on a 24/7 basis. Adjusts system parameters such as voltage levels, generation dispatch, and interconnection settings to maintain reliability and efficiency. Oversees control systems and alarms to ensure safe and stable operation of the power system, utilizing advanced monitoring and control tools. Remotely operates breakers, transformers, and other equipment to balance system load and maintain service continuity. Exercises real‑time operational decision‑making authority to protect system reliability and safety while executing power rerouting decisions and implementing emergency procedures with timely notifications to minimize customer and stakeholder impact. Responds to requests for system information and supports outage coordination activities in accordance with applicable operating procedures and reliability standards. This position maintains a strong customer focus by servicing and informing customers through clear, timely, and accurate communication. The role collaborates closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer needs are understood and met while supporting safe, reliable operations. This position is accountable for delivering a consistent, high‑quality customer experience and sustaining operational performance that achieves 99.98% reliability. This position is based in a centralized Remote Operations Center and provides operational support across multiple power generation sites. The role coordinates with local operators and field technicians to manage real‑time conditions, support field execution, and ensure reliable operations in support of the growing Power Innovation business.