Operations Technician I or II

Williams; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is hiring an Operations Technician I/II to support pipeline operations at our Ryan Gulch Gathering Facility. You will read and interpret drawings, maintain equipment, and analyze data to resolve issues while upholding safety and compliance.

We value accuracy in record-keeping, adherence to procedures, and a collaborative spirit that helps you grow with us. This role requires flexibility for after-hours work and potential travel between Williams locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 2+ years of related oil & gas tech experience (1+ year in tech role).
• Preferred: an Associate or two-year technical degree.
• Willingness to work after hours, weekends, and travel between Williams locations.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintains equipment and supports pipeline operations.
• Reads/interprets drawings and inspects equipment.
• Maintains records of process operations and preventative maintenance.
• Follows company policies and safety procedures.
• Analyzes data to resolve technical or operational problems.

Skills

Safety awareness

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Process Control Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

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.

This position is primarily based at our Ryan Gulch Gathering Facility.

As Operations Technician I or II, 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 are keys to 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:

• Safely maintains equipment and supports pipeline operations, including reading/interpreting drawings, inspecting/supervising equipment and maintaining operation/technical standards and/or governmental requirements
• Analyzes data and collaborates 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 and permitting
• Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum two (2) years’ related experience and minimum of one (1) year experience as a technician in the oil and gas industry
• Preferred: Associates or two-year technical degree
• 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:

Must be willing 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 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, Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

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Works under periodic supervision, but only for highly complex and non-routine tasks. Performs varied tasks and projects of moderate to occasionally high complexity requiring the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Routine technical and operations assignments completed independently. Progression Profile:- Has developed technical skills or operational capabilities through technical training or equivalent work experience. Works under periodic supervision, but only for highly complex and non-routine tasks. Makes independent decisions on routine tasks. Works within established procedures with moderate supervision, occasionally coordinates the activities of others. Analyzes data and confers with others to determine the appropriate solutions to technical or operational problems. Makes straightforward decisions while working independently based on clearly defined procedures communicated by the supervisor or team lead. Readily identifies and promptly acts upon requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, protection of community, personnel, environment and assets. Demonstrates solid leadership, teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills. Readily identifies and promptly acts upon requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, protection of community, Personnel, environment and assets. Completes structured training program designed to provide interdisciplinary experience and to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and needs of the Company. Performs compliance activities.