Senior I&E Technician: PLC & Instrumentation

Williams Companies, Inc.; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II/III to support gas process equipment and control systems.

You’ll join a safety‑driven team focused on maximizing reliability and minimizing downtime through troubleshooting, maintenance, and corrective actions. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with several years of I&E or related experience; a technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician or similar role, including one (1) year experience as an I&E Technician
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Operations Technician in the Oil and Gas Industry
• Preferred: Three (3) years of Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) experience, including instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, with experience performing low-voltage electrical work in an industrial environment
• Preferred: Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, with the ability to support and maintain automated control systems

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment and systems
• Minimizes unplanned shutdowns through participating in root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions with a focus on improving safety
• Initiates and completes work orders and requisitions and maintains all records and documents as needed
• Performs instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, maintenance, and low-voltage electrical work with limited supervision
• Troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation, electrical, and control system equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational reliability
• Supports the programming, diagnostics, and maintenance of Allen-Bradley PLCs and automated control systems
• Installs, tests, and commissions instrumentation and electrical equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

I&E Operations

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Calibration

Maintenance

Low-voltage electrical work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or 2-year technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II/III to support gas process equipment and control systems.

You’ll join a safety‑driven team focused on maximizing reliability and minimizing downtime through troubleshooting, maintenance, and corrective actions. The role requires a high school diploma or GED with several years of I&E or related experience; a technical degree is preferred.