Plant Operator-Operations Technician I, II, or III (Pierce, CO)

Williams Companies, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. seeks an Operations Technician at our Pierce, Colorado site. You will read and interpret drawings, support pipeline operations, and safely maintain facility equipment while analyzing data to resolve issues.

Strong safety focus and record-keeping are essential as you adhere to permits and company procedures. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years of related experience; associates degree or 2-year technical training with 2+ years in oil and gas is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with 3+ years as an operations technician or similar role.
• Associates degree or 2-year technical degree preferred with 2+ years of multifaceted operations experience in oil and gas.

Responsibilities

• Safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations; read/interprete drawings; supervise equipment; ensure compliance with standards and governmental requirements.
• Analyze data and collaborate to resolve technical or operational problems.
• Follow company policies and operating/maintenance procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of site/equipment permits and ensure safe operation of facilities.
• Complete reports and logs; document preventative maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading drawings

Data analysis

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates degree / 2-year technical degree

Tools

Process Control Systems

PLCs

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

This position will be located in Pierce, Colorado.

As Operations Technician I, 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:

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 and proficient/advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

Hourly/Salary Guidelines:

(Minimum, Midpoint, Maximum)

$28 - $41 - $55

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.

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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