I&E Operations Technician II-Sr

Williams; Zwolle (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Williams is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II-Sr. to join a safety‑minded team. You’ll maximize equipment reliability, mentor teammates, and lead major system upgrades across assigned facilities.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3+ years in the energy industry, with experience in Allen‑Bradley PLCs. You’ll work after hours, travel between Williams locations, and apply problem‑solving to improve safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 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 with troubleshooting, calibration and maintenance, plus low-voltage work.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process equipment and systems.
• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Partners with supervisors to share findings, root causes, and resolutions to improve safety.
• Maintains process control systems and instruments to improve reliability.
• Defines instrumentation specifications for new projects with project managers.
• Serves as subject matter expert for instrumentation, electrical, PLC, and control systems.
• Leads major system upgrades, control system integrations, and commissioning efforts.
• Mentors technicians and drives continuous improvement in instrumentation and automation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instrumentation

Electrical

PLC

Control systems

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or 2-year degree

5+ years I&E experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

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-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
• 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

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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  Our Total Rewards

  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.

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  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.