Staff Automation Engineer — Industrial Controls & Process Systems

Williams Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist Staff - Automation in Houston, TX to deliver programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning for advanced automation and process control systems.

The role emphasizes independent work, leadership, and proactive customer solutions to support a cleaner, more connected energy future. Requirements include a high school diploma with 12+ years in gas or petrochemical environments; a Bachelor’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 12+ years in natural gas or petrochemical industry.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong presentation and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides automation programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning services.
• Lead projects, manage costs and resources, and deliver presentations.
• Maintain understanding of industry requirements and safety priorities.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and training needs.
• Support enterprise automation systems and security initiatives.
• Act as content lead for operations and maintenance guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Troubleshooting

Automation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

AssetCentre

PLC/DCS programming

HMI systems

Job description

Williams Companies, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist Staff - Automation in Houston, TX to deliver programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning for advanced automation and process control systems.

The role emphasizes independent work, leadership, and proactive customer solutions to support a cleaner, more connected energy future. Requirements include a high school diploma with 12+ years in gas or petrochemical environments; a Bachelor’s is preferred.