I&E Operations Technician (II, III or Sr)

Williams; Keenesburg (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams in Colorado is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician to maximize equipment reliability and availability. You will mentor teammates, troubleshoot complex problems, and maintain detailed records with a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities include maintaining gas process equipment, optimizing control systems, and supporting projects with instrumentation specifications.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years as an Operations Technician or similar role, incl. 1 year as an I&E Technician.
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree with 2+ years in Oil & Gas operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex maintenance on natural gas process equipment and systems.
• Reduce unplanned shutdowns via root cause analyses and corrective actions, focusing on safety.
• Repair and maintain process control systems and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with project managers to define instrumentation scope for new projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Instrumentation

PLC systems

Root cause analysis

Safety training

Documentation

P&IDs

Blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

As Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician, 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
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: 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
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician in the Oil and Gas Industry

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, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays
• Examples of rotating shifts include the following:
• Weekends: 7pm -7am and Thurs. and Fri. 3pm - 11pm
• Weekends: 7am-7pm and Mon and Tues 3pm - 11pm
• Mon. – Fri.: 7am-3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm - 7am

Other Requirements:

• Preferred: Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician, or actively working toward Journeyman status through an apprenticeship or equivalent program
• 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 maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment, instrumentation, and control systems. 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 and operate 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 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. 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.