Technical Specialist II, III, or Sr. - Automation

As Technical Specialist Sr., - Automation, you will provide programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning services for sophisticated automated compression and process control systems throughout the enterprise. Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are vital in this role. Taking initiative, anticipating customer needs and crafting innovative solutions are keys to success!

We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences — if you don’t meet every qualification, this role may be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Demonstrates technical expertise in automation for specialty, geographic area, or operational function
• Applies specialized knowledge in the efficient and effective completion of major projects while coordinating and controlling costs and resources associated with projects
• Prepares and delivers presentations
• Maintains a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements
• Interprets and anticipates internal and external business challenges and customer needs; improves products, processes or services and identifies solutions
• Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Serves as content lead and custodian for operations and maintenance requirements, guidelines and variance requests
• Supports technical security initiatives and hardware refreshes
• Supports approved manufacturer list for enterprise
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Sophisticated knowledge in enterprise administration, maintenance, reporting and support for AssetCentre and other enterprise automation systems and software
• Solid understanding of programmable logic control, distributed control and human-machine interface systems and programming protocols for operations support
  
  

, Performs a wide spectrum of moderately difficult assignments requiring technical evaluation, innovation, and judgment. Applies knowledge and experience to solve complex problems. May be called upon to make unreviewed decisions and coordinate activities of others. Understands industry and system requirements. Has demonstrated the ability to produce results and meet goals. This role specializes in automation. Provide programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning services for complex Automated compression and process control systems throughout the Williams system. These automation systems may incorporate multiple control system platforms requiring the use of various programming protocols.