Operations Technician
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 energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.
As an Operations Technician, you’ll be called upon to support pipeline operations, safely maintain facility equipment and maintain and analyze data to solve technical and operational problems. Safety is - of course - a top priority.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values & Beliefs to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
For Operations Technician II:
Responsibilities/Expectations:
- Performs a variety of tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading/interpreting drawings, inspecting/monitoring 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 complies with 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, a minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician or similar role and a minimum of one (1) years’ experience as an Operations Technician in the Oil and Gas Industry
- Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree
Physical and Environment Work Requirements:
Must be able to:
- Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
- Carry and lift items that weigh a minimum of 50 lbs
- 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:
- Must be able to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holiday as needed
- 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
- Needs basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
For Operations Technician I:
Responsibilities/Expectations:
- Performs a variety of tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, inspecting/monitoring equipment and maintaining operation/technical standards and/or governmental requirements
- 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 complies with requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets
- Acquires 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 2-year technical degree
- Preferred: 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 able to:
- Work in extreme temperatures, with loud noises and in enclosed spaces
- Carry and lift items that weigh a minimum of 50 lbs
- 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:
- Must be able to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holiday as needed
- 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
- Needs basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers