The Operations Technician Sr. will demonstrate technical expertise and analyze data to find solutions for technical or operational problems.

This role will ensure our facility equipment is maintained and pipeline operations are successful. Troubleshooting, problem solving skills and accurate record-keeping are a must, while maintaining safety as a top priority!

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

Responsibilities / Expectations :

• Performs a variety of tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, including technical standards and governmental requirements
• Carries out moderate to highly sophisticated technical assignments as prescribed by leader, analyzing data to resolve issues
• Reads and interprets drawings; drafts operations and maintenance procedures
• Follows all of our policies and applies appropriate procedures
• Coordinates 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
• Tests and repairs electrical and electronic equipment used in the operation of the cryogenic facility and associated pipelines
• Performs measurements, regulatory equipment inspections and documentation for tasks performed
• Resolves field issues, takes oil samples for testing and analysis, performs valve maintenance
• Launches and receives pipeline pigs
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience :

• Required : High School Diploma / GED; a minimum six (6) years of demonstrated ability as an Operations Technician for similar equipment or facility
• Preferred : Associates or 2-year technical degree; a minimum six (6) years of multifaceted operations technician experience within a natural gas processing or compression facility

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
• Preferred : Familiarity with equipment associated within a gas processing facility; This equipment includes, but is not limited to, pumps, motors, fans, valves, actuators, meters, transmitters, flow computers and programmable logic controllers (PLC)

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

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 : 2024-07-03