I&E Operations Technician II,III

Williams; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong pay with annual incentive

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical Operations Technician II-III to join a safety-focused team managing gas process equipment and control systems. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and improve reliability across instrumentation and PLCs, working with skilled technicians to ensure safe, efficient operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 2+ years in an operations tech role, or an associate degree with relevant oil and gas experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years as an Operations Technician or similar role.
• Associates or 2-year technical degree with 2+ years in oil and gas operations.
• 3+ years of I&E experience including instrumentation troubleshooting and calibration.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems: programming, troubleshooting, diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex maintenance on natural gas process equipment and systems.
• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns via root cause analyses and corrective actions for safety.
• Troubleshoots, calibrates, maintains, and repairs instrumentation and control systems.
• Programs, diagnoses, and optimizes Allen-Bradley PLCs and automated controls.
• Leads instrumentation/electrical projects including upgrades, installations, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Calibration

PLC programming

Instrumentation

Team mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (2-year technical)

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

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. As Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II-III, you’ll work with a team of safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Mentoring team mates, troubleshooting and 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 with a focus on improving safety
• Fixes and maintains process control systems
• Partners with project managers to define scope and instrumentation specifications for new projects
• Performs advanced troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and repair of complex instrumentation, electrical equipment, and control systems with minimal supervision
• Performs programming modifications, diagnostics, optimization, and maintenance of Allen-Bradley PLCs and automated control systems to enhance operational performance
• Performs lead responsibilities for instrumentation and electrical projects, including system upgrades, equipment installations, testing, and commissioning activities
• Performs technical guidance and knowledge sharing with less experienced technicians while supporting root cause analysis and reliability improvement efforts
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician or similar role, including one (1) year experience as an I&E Technician
• Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Three (3) years of Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) experience, including instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, with experience performing low-voltage electrical work in an industrial environment
• 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
• 10-hour schedule working Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday

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.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• 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 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.