Operations Technician II (Meeker/Craig, CO)

Williams Companies, Inc.

Craig (CO)

Hybrid

USD 43,000 - 69,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. in Craig/Meeker, CO is seeking a field technician to safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading drawings and maintaining standards.

The role requires a high school diploma with 2 years of related oil/gas experience and at least 1 year as a technician. The position involves data analysis, cross-team collaboration, and routine reporting, with after-hours work, travel between locations, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED with minimum two (2) years related experience and minimum one (1) year as a technician in oil and gas.
Associates or two-year technical degree preferred.
We welcome variety of backgrounds; role may be aligned to skill level.

Responsibilities

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 solve technical or operational problems
Follows all Company policies and applies operating and maintenance procedures
Learns 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 preventative maintenance
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Safety procedures

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or two-year technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Process Control Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers

Job description

CO Craig - Skull Creek

CO Rifle - Meeker - Willow Creek Plant

Full time

R112723

This posting will end on: 11/27/2026

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.

Candidates must reside within a 60-mile radius of either Craig, Colorado, or Meeker, Colorado

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.

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

Hourly/Salary Guidelines:

(Minimum, Midpoint, Maximum)

$31 - $41 - $50

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.

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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.

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