Operations Technician II, III, Sr.- Gas Plant

Williams; Keatchie (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking an Operations Technician II-Sr to maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations. The role emphasizes troubleshooting, data analysis and precise record-keeping to drive safe, efficient operations.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma with six years of related experience; an associate degree is preferred. The position requires flexibility for after-hours work, OT, and travel between Williams locations as needed.

Job description

The Operations Technician II- Sr. will demonstrate technical expertise and analyze data to find solutions for technical or operational problems. This role will ensure our facility equipment is maintained and pipeline operations are successful. Troubleshooting, problem solving skills and accurate record-keeping are a must, while maintaining safety as a top priority!

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Performs a variety of tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, including technical standards and governmental requirements
• Carries out moderate to highly sophisticated technical assignments as prescribed by leader, analyzing data to resolve issues
• Reads and interprets drawings; drafts operations and maintenance procedures
• Follows all of our policies and applies appropriate procedures
• Coordinates protection of community, personnel, environment and assets
• Oversees general knowledge of site/location/equipment specific permits and compliance
• Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

• Required: High School Diploma/GED; a minimum six (6) years of demonstrated ability as an Operations Technician for similar equipment or facility
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree; a minimum six (6) years of multifaceted operations technician experience within a natural gas processing or compression facility
• 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-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

Routinely manages and coordinates a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment. Uses knowledge and experience to solve highly complex problems.

Progression Profile

• Responsible for work that routinely requires the management and coordination of a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment
• Serves as a subject matter expert; provides technical or operational guidance to the team on highly complex problems
• Works autonomously within established procedures and practices
• Specialized knowledge in the effective completion of major projects and/or work assignments and is responsible for coaching others
• High-level understanding of operational economics
• Consistently demonstrates proficiency in leadership, teamwork, interpersonal, communications and mentoring skills
• Performs work that routinely requires the management and coordination of a diverse range of complex assignments requiring the use of experience, innovation and judgment
• Completes structured training program designed to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and needs of the Company
• Training others to meet compliance requirements