Operations Technician II or III

Williams; Mead (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking an Operations Technician II/III to support pipeline operations and maintain facility equipment. You will read and interpret drawings, analyze data and collaborate to resolve technical issues while prioritizing safety and compliance with permits and governmental requirements.

The role emphasizes accurate record-keeping, adherence to operating procedures, and continual learning about site equipment, permits, and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED with 3 years in operations technician or similar role
• Preferred: 2-year technical degree and 2+ years in multifaceted operations in oil & gas
• Open to candidates with varying backgrounds if aligned to skills and growth potential

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading/interpreting drawings
• Analyze data and collaborate to resolve technical or operational problems
• Follow company policies and operating/maintenance procedures
• Adhere to safety requirements to protect community, personnel, environment and assets
• Keep records of processes, maintenance, and reports accurately
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Reading drawings

Data analysis

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or 2-year technical degree

Tools

Process Control Systems

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Microsoft Office

Job description

As Operations Technician II or III, 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!

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
• 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
• 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

• 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
• Thoroughly understands industry and system requirements. Has demonstrated ability to produce results and to meet more complex goals.

Progression Profile

• Completes work with a limited degree of supervision
• Makes independent decisions and to coordinate activities of others
• Proficient in Company required computer systems
• Performs a wide spectrum of non-routine, moderate to high-complexity assignments requiring technical evaluation, innovation and judgment
• Consistently demonstrates solid leadership, demonstrates professional conduct and business ethics
• Proactively acts upon and efficiently organizes any efforts needed to address safety and operational efficiency, and protection of community, personnel, environment and assets
• Completes structured training program designed to build strengths in areas that match career aspirations and the needs of the Company
• Leads compliance activities to include training, scheduling and reporting.