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Operations Technician III

Williams
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

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 a variety of 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
  • Installs and maintains electrical equipment associated with power line distribution systems and electrical safety code, applying technical skills, proficiency and technical leadership in the following areas : Electrical Switchgear, Instrumentation, Measurement, Motor Controls, Control Loops, Distributive Control Systems, Allen Bradley PLCs, AC electrical systems and DC electrical systems
  • Troubleshoots, operates, repairs and maintains 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 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Installs and maintains electrical equipment associated with power line distribution systems and electrical safety code, applying technical skills, proficiency and technical leadership in the following areas : Electrical Switchgear, Instrumentation, Measurement, Motor Controls, Control Loops, Distributive Control Systems, Allen Bradley PLCs, AC electrical systems and DC electrical systems
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • Installs and maintains electrical equipment associated with power line distribution systems and electrical safety code, applying technical skills, proficiency and technical leadership in the following areas : Electrical Switchgear, Instrumentation, Measurement, Motor Controls, Control Loops, Distributive Control Systems, Allen Bradley PLCs, AC electrical systems and DC electrical systems
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Preferred : Prior experience with or an interest in being trained on installing and maintaining electrical equipment associated with power line distribution systems and electrical safety code
  • Preferred : Prior experience with or an interest in being trained on problem solving maintenance issues, operating, repairing and maintaining all mechanical and electrical systems including both low and high voltage equipment and uninterruptible power supply systems
  • Preferred : Prior experience with or an interest in being trained on removing, repairing and reinstalling sensing elements for flow, temperature, pressure and level measurement
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    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 work from home day 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
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