Op Tech II,III,Sr - Leg Division

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!

Help power the future of clean energy with the Louisiana Energy Gateway (LEG) project!

As an Operator on this groundbreaking project, you'll play a vital role in gathering and transporting responsibly sourced natural gas. LEG connects the Haynesville basin to key markets across the Gulf Coast, including LNG export terminals, supporting our wellhead-to-water strategy and delivering low-carbon energy to customers. You'll work at a technologically advanced facility, operating and monitoring sophisticated equipment alongside a team of expert operators and technicians. At Williams, safety is our top priority. You'll champion our rigorous safety protocols and contribute to a workplace where everyone is safe. We're also committed to investing in your growth with continuous learning and development opportunities to advance your career.

The Operations Technician 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
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Years of Experience:

Operations Technician II

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum two (2) years’ related experience and minimum of one (1) year experience as a technician in the oil and gas industry
• Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree
  
  

Operations Technician III

• 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
  
  

Operations Technician Sr

• 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
• May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Must live or be willing to relocate at your own expense within 30 minutes or 30 miles from Converse compressor station (Mansfield, LA) within one hundred twenty (120) days of start date
• 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
  
  

, Routinely manages and coordinates a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment. Uses knowledge and experience to solve highly complex problems.Progression Profile: - Responsible for work that routinely requires the management and coordination of a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment- Serves as a subject matter expert; provides technical or operational guidance to the team on highly complex problems- Works autonomously within established procedures and practices- Specialized knowledge in the effective completion of major projects and/or work assignments and is responsible for coaching others- High-level understanding of operational economics- Consistently demonstrates proficiency in leadership, teamwork, interpersonal, communications and mentoring skills- Performs work that routinely requires the management and coordination of a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment- Completes structured training program designed to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and needs of the Company- Training others to meet compliance requirements.