Operations Technician I/II

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 Operations Technician, you’ll perform a variety of tasks, including reading and interpreting drawings, supporting pipeline operations, safely maintaining facility equipment and analyzing data to resolve technical and operational problems. Knowledge of permits and compliance, accurate record-keeping and a focus on safety will bring 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.

For an Operations Technician II

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs various tasks to safely maintain equipment and support operations; tests, calibrates and validates process safety devices and equipment
• Responsible for data analysis and collaboration with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems
• Follows all company policies and applies appropriate operating and maintenance procedures
• Acquires knowledge of and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets
• Maintains general knowledge of site/location/equipment/specific permits and compliance
• Troubleshoots, operates, repairs and maintains all mechanical and electrical systems including both low and high voltage equipment and uninterruptible power supply systems; removes, repairs and reinstalls sensing elements for flow, temperature, pressure and level measurement
• 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 a minimum of one (1) years’ experience as an Operations Technician in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and a minimum one (1) year of experience with Distributive Control Systems and Allen Bradley PLCs; possess a journeyman or electrical license
  
  

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
• Reside no more than 45 minutes from the White Haven Compressor Station facility in Bear Creek, PA. If you reside more than 45 minutes from the facility, you must be willing to relocate. (Please note Williams is not offering relocation assistance for this position).
  
  

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 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, Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
  
  

For an Operations Technician I

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs various tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, inspecting/supervising equipment and maintaining operation/technical standards and/or governmental requirements
• Collaborates with others to discover solutions to technical or operational problems
• Follows all Company policies and applies appropriate operating and maintenance procedures
• Acquires knowledge of and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, 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 of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree; minimum six (6) months mechanical, technical, or controls systems experience in the oil and gas industry or operations technician summer internship with Associates Degree
  
  

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
• Reside no more than 45 minutes from the White Haven Compressor Station facility in Bear Creek, PA. If you reside more than 45 minutes from the facility, you must be willing to relocate. (Please note Williams is not offering relocation assistance for this position).
  
  

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 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 basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
  
  

, Works under periodic supervision, but only for highly complex and non-routine tasks. Performs varied tasks and projects of moderate to occasionally high complexity requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Routine technical and operations assignments completed independently.Progression Profile:- Has developed technical skills or operational capabilities through technical training or equivalent work experience. Works under periodic supervision, but only for highly complex and non-routine tasks. Makes independent decisions on routine tasks.- Works within established procedures with moderate supervision, occasionally coordinates the activities of others- Analyzes data and confers with others to determine the appropriate solutions to technical or operational problems- Makes straightforward decisions while working independently based on clearly defined procedures communicated by the supervisor or team lead- Readily identifies and promptly acts upon requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, protection of community, personnel, environment and assets- Demonstrates solid leadership, teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills- Readily identifies and promptly acts upon requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, protection of community, Personnel, environment and assets- Completes structured training program designed to provide interdisciplinary experience and to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and needs of the Company- Performs compliance activities.