Operations Technician I,II,III - Maintenance

Williams Companies; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Williams is seeking an Operations Technician I, II, or III to support maintenance and pipeline operations. You will read drawings, analyze data, and ensure safe, compliant operation of facilities, with focus on preventing failures and optimizing performance.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED with several years in ops tech, with preferred technical degree and experience in oil/gas environments. Expect varied shifts and emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum two (2) years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks to safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading/interpreting drawings and inspecting equipment
• Maintains operation/technical standards and complies with governmental requirements
• Analyzes data and collaborates to solve technical or operational problems
• Adheres to company policies and safe operating procedures
• Maintains records of process operations and preventive maintenance

Skills

Data analysis

Reading drawings

Safety focus

Microsoft Office

Process control systems

Programmable Logic Controllers

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or 2-year technical degree

Tools

Process Control Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers

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.

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!

As Operations Technician I,II,III - Maintenance, you'll perform a variety of tasks, including reading and interpreting drawings, supporting pipeline operations, safely maintaining facility equipment and analyzing data to resolve technical and operational problems. Knowledge of permits and compliance, accurate record-keeping and a focus on safety will bring success in this role!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs various tasks to safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading/interpreting drawings, inspecting/supervising equipment and maintaining operation/technical standards and/or governmental requirements
• Responsible for data analysis and collaboration with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems
• Follows all Company policies and applies appropriate operating and maintenance procedures
• Acquires knowledge of and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets
• Maintains general knowledge of site/location/equipment/specific permits and compliance
• Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment
• Solves problems, troubleshoots, operates and maintains all natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities
• Performs preventive compressor station and/or natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum two (2) years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry

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 holidays as the need arises
• May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts 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
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and proficient/advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
• Demonstrates ability to operate gas processing plant equipment
• Preferred: Experience performing mechanic duties on solar gas-tired turbines/compressors
• Preferred: Experience performing mechanic duties on centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, air compressors, and cooling fans
• Preferred: Experience with engine diagnostic tools and troubleshooting
• Preferred: Minimum three (3) years of experience with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of natural gas-fired turbines

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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