The Operations Technician Sr. 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 :
Required : High School Diploma / GED; a minimum six (6) years of demonstrated ability as an Operations Technician for similar equipment or facilityPreferred : Associates or 2-year technical degree; a minimum six (6) years of multifaceted operations technician experience within a natural gas processing or compression facilityPhysical and Environment Work Requirements :
Must be willing to :
Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spacesCarry or lift items up to 50 lbs and team lift loads of more than 50 lbs as neededStand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods of timeWork at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and / or small towers, with appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment)Use hand toolsShift / Work Hours / Travel Requirements :
Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arisesMay be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight staysMust be within 45 minutes of the compressor station in Sebring, Fl.Other Requirements :
Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving recordDemonstrates aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processesDemonstrates excellent organizational / interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priorityProficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and proficient / advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic ControllersA Day in the Life :
The Williams Gulfstream Natural Gas System (GNGS) delivers nearly 1.4Bcf / d of clean natural to the Florida market. The onshore system consists of a main line natural gas compressor station and 275 miles of onshore pipeline. As an Op Tech on the Gulfstream system, here is what you will be doing : Asset integrity Duties
Annual pipe to soil reading for the Florida Operating areaBi-monthly rectifier reads3-year atmospheric inspectionsExposed pipe inspectionsConducts damage prevention activities, including locating and marking pipelines, coordinating excavations and inspecting line crossings, communicates work with contractorsConducts public outreach and pipeline awareness activities with emergency responders, government agencies, landowners, etc.Conducts pipeline patrols and leak surveysPerforms preventive maintenance on equipment at natural gas compressor stations, meter station and valve yardsWorking with others to become qualified in operating our compressor stationsInvolved in all aspects of maintenance, including rebuilding / maintaining valves, valve operators, engines, compressors, flow measurement / telecom equipment and daily normal operationsParticipates in the on-call rotationOther Requirements :
Will be required to relocate within 45 minutes from station 430 (Sebring, FL) within one (1) year of start date.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 compensationAnnual incentive programHybrid work model - one to two work from home days each week for most office-based rolesFlexible work schedule for most field-based roles401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contributionComprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefitsGenerous company-paid life insurance and disability benefitsA consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings AccountHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid time off, including floating and company holidaysWellness Program with annual rewardsEmployee stock purchase planRobust employee learning and developmentHigh internal mobility (we promote from within)Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)Fertility coverage and adoption benefitsDomestic partner benefitsEducational reimbursementNon-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteerEmployee resource groupsEmployee assistance programsTechnology to make our work more productive and collaborativeRegular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes
