I&E Operations Technician II

Williams; Longview, Lacey (TX, WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams Companies is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician to join our field operations in Texas. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of gas processing equipment.

You will perform instrumentation calibration, low-voltage electrical work, and support Allen-Bradley PLCs, with safety as top priority. After-hours availability and travel between Williams locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 months in natural gas or related industry.
• Preferred: 1 year I&E experience with instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance.
• Preferred: 1 year with Allen-Bradley PLC systems and automated control support.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and operational tasks on gas process equipment.
• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns via root cause analyses and corrective actions focused on safety.
• Initiates work orders and requisitions; maintains records and documents.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation, calibration, and low-voltage electrical work with limited supervision.
• Repairs instrumentation, electrical, and control systems to reduce downtime.
• Supports programming, diagnostics, and maintenance of Allen-Bradley PLCs and automation.
• Installs, tests, and commissions instrumentation and electrical equipment per safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Calibration

Low-voltage electrical work

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree or 2-year technical degree

I&E experience (1 year)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Performs maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment and systems
• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns through participating in root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions with a focus on improving safety
• Initiates and completes work orders and requisitions and maintains all records and documents as needed
• Performs instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and low-voltage electrical work with limited supervision
• Troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation, electrical, and control system equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational reliability
• Supports the programming, diagnostics, and maintenance of Allen-Bradley PLCs and automated control systems
• Installs, tests, and commissions instrumentation and electrical equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

• Required: High School Diploma/GED, a minimum of six (6) months’ experience in the natural gas or related industry
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree
• Preferred: One (1) 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: One (1) year with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, with the ability to support and maintain automated control systems

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

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• 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

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits Growth and development opportunities An inclusive culture where you can be yourself Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.