I&E Operations Technician II/III/Sr

Williams Companies, Inc.; Valley Grove (WV); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician Sr. to join our team in West Virginia.

You will work with safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability, mentoring teammates, solving complex problems, and ensuring attention to detail drive success. The role involves maintaining gas process equipment, supporting root-cause analyses, and collaborating with supervisors to implement safety-focused improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or 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

Responsibilities

• 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 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
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Safety-focused

Root cause analysis

Mentoring

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or 2-year technical degree

Tools

Gas process equipment knowledge

Control systems knowledge

PC skills

Job description

WV Moundsville - Office

Relocation Eligible

WV Valley Grove - Battle Run

Full time

R112307

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 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
• 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

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:

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 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.

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
• 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 (https://www.williams.com/total-rewards/) .

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.

Education Requirements:

Skill Requirements:

Don't see your perfect role right now?

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.

Learn About Wiliams (https://www.williams.com/)