I&E Operations Technician Lead

Williams; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 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

Parental leave

Job summary

Williams seeks an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician Lead to mentor a safety-focused team and maximize equipment reliability across our natural gas facilities in Ohio.

You will work with supervisors, project managers, and operators to define scopes, support instrumentation specifications, and drive reliable operations while reducing unplanned shutdowns.

This is hands-on work with potential travel between Williams locations and after-hours responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; six years of progressive experience in operations, engineering, or energy industry preferred.
• Preferred: associate or 2-year technical degree with relevant experience in gas-plant operations or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level maintenance and operations on natural gas process equipment and systems.
• Mentor and train less experienced operators and technicians.
• Minimize unplanned shutdowns through root-cause analysis and corrective actions to improve safety.
• Partner with supervisors and managers to share findings and define project scopes and instrumentation specs.
• Maintain and fix process control systems and ensure reliable operations across facilities.
• Collaborate with project managers to define project scope for new instrumentation projects.

Skills

Leadership experience

Mentoring

Safety-conscious

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (basic)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Process control systems

Instrumentation specifications

Electrical maintenance

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. 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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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) 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.

Total Rewards

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.