I&E Operations Technician III

Williams Companies, Inc.; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II/III to support gas process equipment and control systems.

You’ll join a safety‑driven team focused on maximizing reliability and minimizing downtime through troubleshooting, maintenance, and corrective actions. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with several years of I&E or related experience; a technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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
• Preferred: 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
• Preferred: Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, with the ability to support and maintain automated control systems

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

I&E Operations

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Calibration

Maintenance

Low-voltage electrical work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or 2-year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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, you’ll work under the mentorship of a team of safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. A desire to learn, dedication to safety, and attention to detail are keys to success in this role!

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

I&E Operations Tech III:

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
• Preferred: 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
• Preferred: Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, with the ability to support and maintain automated control systems

I&E Operations Tech II:

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

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:

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 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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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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