Senior Automation Engineer - Hybrid Role

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Staff-level Automation engineer to provide programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning across automated compression and process control systems. You will lead initiatives, present technical findings, and coordinate resources in a hybrid Houston office setting.

The role emphasizes advanced enterprise automation knowledge, safety, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Requires 12+ years of progressive experience in natural gas or petrochemical environments.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; technical expertise in automation is required.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates automation expertise for a specialty area and coordinates major projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations; collaborates to meet training needs and improvement plans.
• Interprets internal and external challenges and ensures compliance with standards.
• Supports hardware refreshes and enterprise automation initiatives.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming

Automation controls

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AssetCentre

PLC programming software

Job description

Williams is seeking a Staff-level Automation engineer to provide programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning across automated compression and process control systems. You will lead initiatives, present technical findings, and coordinate resources in a hybrid Houston office setting.

The role emphasizes advanced enterprise automation knowledge, safety, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.