Operations Technician II/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 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 III

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs various tasks to safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading/interpreting drawings, inspecting/supervising equipment and maintaining operation/technical standards and/or governmental requirements
• 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
• 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 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
  
  

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 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
• Possesses or is able to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
• Willing to travel by boat or helicopter to Offshore Platforms, and acquire a HUET “Helicopter Underwater Egress Training” and US Coast Guard Approved Water Survival course completion certificate
  
  

For an Operations Technician II

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:

• 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
• 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
• Possesses or is able to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
• Willing to travel by boat or helicopter to Offshore Platforms, and acquire a HUET “Helicopter Underwater Egress Training” and US Coast Guard Approved Water Survival course completion certificate
  
  

, Thoroughly understands industry and system requirements. Has demonstrated ability to produce results and to meet more complex goals.Progression Profile: - Completes work with a limited degree of supervision- Makes independent decisions and to coordinate activities of others- Proficient in Company required computer systems- Performs a wide spectrum of non-routine, moderate to high-complexity assignments requiring technical evaluation, innovation and judgment- Consistently demonstrates solid leadership, demonstrates professional conduct and business ethics- Proactively acts upon and efficiently organizes any efforts needed to address safety and operational efficiency, and protection of community, personnel, environment and assets- Completes structured training program designed to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and the needs of the Company- Leads compliance activities to include training, scheduling and reporting.