I&E Operations Tech III/Sr

Williams-Sonoma; Kensington (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong pay plus annual incentive

Hybrid work for most office roles

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and fertility support

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams seeks an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to maintain gas process systems, perform root-cause analyses, and support safety initiatives. You will lead system upgrades and mentor technicians, collaborating with project managers on instrumentation specifications.

The role requires a HS diploma and 3+ years in energy/operations, with PLC and control systems experience. Hybrid office/field work, valid driver’s license, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED plus 3+ years in operations, engineering or energy.
• Associates or 2-year technical degree, plus 5+ years in operations or engineering.
• 5 years of Instrumentation & Electrical experience with troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex gas process equipment and systems.
• Reduce unplanned shutdowns via root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Share findings with supervisors to improve safety and reliability.
• Fix and maintain control systems and instrumentation.
• Define scope and specs for new projects with project managers.
• Serve as SME for instrumentation, electrical, PLC, and controls.
• Lead major system upgrades and commissioning while complying with standards.
• Mentor technicians and drive continuous improvement in instrumentation and automation.

Skills

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Calibration

Low-voltage electrical work

Allen-Bradley PLC systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or 2-year technical degree

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

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

• The ability 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 holiday as the need arises
• May be required to work overtime and works a 10-hour Monday- Thursday schedule

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

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what's next.

Benefits

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

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