I&E Operations Technician II-Sr

Williams; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II-Sr. to maximize equipment reliability across gas processing facilities.

You will mentor teammates, troubleshoot complex control systems, and lead major upgrades and commissioning efforts with tight safety standards. Responsibilities include performing advanced maintenance, conducting root cause analyses, calibrating instrumentation, and programming Allen-Bradley PLCs while collaborating with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 3+ years in operations/energy.
• Preferred: 2-year technical degree and 5+ years in ops/engineering.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems including programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex maintenance and operational tasks with gas process equipment and systems.
• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Mentors technicians and shares findings with supervisors to improve safety and reliability.
• Leads system upgrades, control integrations, and commissioning while upholding technical standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Microsoft Office

Job description

As Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II-Sr., you’ll work with a team of safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Mentoring team mates, solving sophisticated problems efficiently, and attention to detail are keys to success in this role!

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs complex maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment and systems
• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions
• Partners with supervisors and managers to share findings, root causes, and resolutions to with a focus on improved safety
• Fixes and maintains process control systems
• Partners with projects managers to define scope and instrumentation specifications for new projects
• Serves as the subject matter expert for instrumentation, electrical, PLC, and control systems across assigned facilities or operating areas
• Develops and implements solutions for complex control system, instrumentation, and electrical issues to improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Leads major system upgrades, control system integrations, and commissioning efforts while ensuring adherence to technical standards and best practices
• Mentors technicians and drives continuous improvement initiatives related to instrumentation, electrical, and automation systems
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum of three (3) years' experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industry
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum five (5) years' experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industry
• Preferred: Five (5) years of Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) experience, including instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, with experience performing low-voltage electrical work in an industrial environment
• Preferred: Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, with the ability to support and maintain automated control systems
• We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences — if you don’t meet every qualification, this role may be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential

Physical and Environment Work Requirements:

• 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 holiday as the need arises
• May be required to work overtime and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays

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
• Needs basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Previous experience working in an environment with gas-plant operations, gas compression and/or liquid or gas gathering processes
• Previous experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry

, I&E Technicians works with electrical and instrumentation equipment. Perform high-level and complex maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment, instrumentation, and control systems. Mentor and train less experienced operators on how to properly maintain and complete maintenance records, service reports, and other required documents as required. Maintain and operate glycol dehydration, cryogenic processing, fractionation plant, reciprocating and turbine compressors. Demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment, vehicles, tools, and equipment. Attend safety and technical training while progressing in the I&E Operations Technician development process. Maintain, operate, and mentor less senior technicians on Allen Bradley PLC systems. Follow and adhere to Williams’ System Integrity Plan for all regulatory requirements and company core values and beliefs. Supports teams by providing and leading quality maintenance duties to maximize equipment reliability and availability. These duties include but are not limited to electrical troubleshooting of low to high voltage equipment and repair and instrumentation and control valve calibration. Has electrical / electronic skills and knowledge. Participate in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions to minimize recurrence of unplanned shutdowns. Interprets blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems. Initiates and completes work orders and requisitions, and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis. Partners with supervisors and managers to share findings, root causes, and resolutions. Install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation and analytical equipment, following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blue prints and other specifications. Inspect instrumentation periodically and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy. Perform some programming and controls work.