I&E Operations Technician Lead

Williams Companies; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Williams Companies is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician Lead in New Albany, Ohio. You will mentor a team of safety-focused technicians, troubleshoot complex process control and gas systems, and drive reliable operations across the facility.

You will partner with supervisors and project managers, define instrumentation scopes, and support project instrumentation specifications while maintaining a strong safety culture and hands-on expertise.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 6+ years in operations, engineering, or energy.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong technical aptitude and safety-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve natural gas process systems.
• Mentor and train operators and technicians.
• Reduce unplanned shutdowns via root-cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Define project scope and instrumentation specifications with project managers.
• Partner with supervisors to share findings and resolutions.
• Support instrumentation specifications for new projects.

Skills

6+ years exp

Driver's license

Tech aptitude

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

PC skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or technical degree

Job description

OH New Albany - Power Generation

Full time

R112646

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.

Power the Digital Age with Us

At Williams, we’re not only making energy happen—we’re transforming how it powers the future. With exciting data center projects underway, we’re expanding our team to support these high-tech facilities with reliable, clean energy. If you’re passionate about hands‑on work, cutting‑edge technology, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Learn more about these projects at: Power Innovation | Williams Companies (https://www.williams.com/power-innovation/)

What You’ll Experience

As an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician Lead, you’ll serve as a mentor to a team of safety‑focused technicians, helping maximize equipment reliability and availability. Teaching teammates, solving sophisticated problems efficiently, and bringing strong attention to detail are key to success in this role. Expect to deepen your expertise with:

• High-level maintenance and operation of natural gas process-related equipment and systems
• Process control systems, instrumentation specifications, and electrical maintenance support
• Root cause analysis and corrective actions focused on improving safety and minimizing unplanned shutdowns

You’ll partner with supervisors, managers, and project managers to share findings, define scopes, support instrumentation specifications, and drive reliable operations across the facility.

What You’ll Do

As an I&E-focused Operations Technician Lead, your responsibilities will center on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving process control and natural gas process systems. Your key duties include:

• Performing high-level maintenance and operational tasks with natural gas process-related equipment and systems
• Mentoring and training less experienced operators and technicians
• Minimizing unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and corrective actions with a focus on improving safety
• Partnering with supervisors and managers to share findings, root causes, and resolutions
• Fixing and maintaining process control systems
• Partnering with project managers to define project scope and instrumentation specifications for new projects
• Supporting additional tasks as assigned—your expertise strengthens our team’s success

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum six (6) years' progressive experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industry
• Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the utmost priority
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC skills

Preferred

• Associate or 2-year technical degree and minimum six (6) years' progressive experience in operations, engineering, or the energy industry
• Previous experience working in gas‑plant operations, gas compression, and/or liquid or gas gathering processes
• Previous experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry

Work Environment & Schedule

• Work in extreme temperatures, loud environments, and 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
• Use hand tools
• Available to work after hours, on‑call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as the need arises
• May be required to work overtime, 10‑12 hour shifts, and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays

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.

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.