I&E Operations Technician III

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 Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician III, you’ll work with a team of safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Mentoring team mates, troubleshooting and solving sophisticated problems efficiently, and attention to detail are keys to success in this role!

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

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs complex maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment and systems
• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions with a focus on improving safety
• Fixes and maintains process control systems
• Partners with project managers to define scope and instrumentation specifications for new projects
• Familiarity with Rosemount Transmitters by Emerson, especially in the domains of pressure, temperature, and flow metrics
• Proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Solid understanding of 480V electrical switchgear components and their functions
• Practical experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Proven problem-solving capabilities and a hands-on approach to troubleshooting and equipment maintenance
• An eagerness for continuous learning and adapting to evolving technologies
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician or similar role, including one (1) year experience as an I&E Technician
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician in the Oil and Gas Industry
  
  

Physical and Environment Work Requirements:

The ability 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 holiday as the need arises
• May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays
• Examples of rotating shifts include the following:
• Weekends: 7pm -7am and Thurs. and Fri. 3pm - 11pm
• Weekends: 7am-7pm and Mon and Tues 3pm - 11pm
• Mon. – Fri.: 7am-3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm - 7am
  
  

Other Requirements:

• 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
• Needs basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Previous experience working in an environment with gas-plant operations, gas compression and/or liquid or gas gathering processes
• Previous experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry
  
  

, I&E Technicians works with electrical and instrumentation equipment. Perform maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment, instrumentation, and control systems. Properly maintain and complete maintenance records, service reports, and other required documents as required. Maintain and operate glycol dehydration, cryogenic processing, fractionation plant, reciprocating and turbine compressors. Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment, vehicles, tools, and equipment. Attend safety and technical training while progressing in the I&E Operations Technician development process. Maintain and operate Allen Bradley PLC systems. Follow and adhere to Williams’ System Integrity Plan for all regulatory requirements and company core values and beliefs. Supports teams by providing quality maintenance duties to maximize equipment reliability and availability. These duties include but are not limited to electrical troubleshooting of low to high voltage equipment and repair and instrumentation and control valve calibration. Has electrical / electronic skills and knowledge. Participate in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems. Initiates and completes work orders and requisitions, and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis. Install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation and analytical equipment, following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blue prints and other specifications. Inspect instrumentation periodically and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy. Perform some programming and controls work.