Operations Technician (I or II) (Dilley Amine Facility)

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 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 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 :

Safely maintains equipment and supports pipeline operations, including reading / interpreting drawings, inspecting / supervising equipment and maintaining operation / technical standards and / or governmental requirements

Analyzes data and collaborates 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 and permitting

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 :

Operations Technician I :

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

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

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

This position requires 12-hour shifts in a rotation7 days on and 7 days off then 7 nights on and 7 off with the possibility of overtime and occasional travel between Williams locations. Flexibility and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed are essential

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, 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