Supervisor Engineering

100 Williams WPC-I, LLC.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong pay plus annual incentive

Hybrid work for most office roles

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave and fertility support

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Williams Companies is seeking an Engineering Supervisor in Houston to lead a diverse team of engineers and specialists in support of pipeline operations. You will guide planning, commissioning, and startup activities, influence decision-making for reliability, and serve as the technical authority on automation scope across projects.

You will supervise third-party partners, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement in operations, design, and project execution

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or engineering technology degree with PE license and 8+ years of multifaceted engineering experience in natural gas, petrochemical, or related industries
• PE license required with minimum 6+ years of engineering experience
• Experience leading diverse engineering teams and coordinating across projects and regions

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers and technical specialists to support operations and improve reliability and operability
• Coordinate automation resources across projects and geographic regions
• Supervise third-party project managers, consultants, and inspectors
• Plan, commission, and start up new and modified facilities
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, optimization, and turnarounds
• Drive safety-focused budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling and mentor team members

Skills

Leadership experience

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Automation

Project management

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PE license (Professional Engineer)

8+ years engineering experience in gas/petrochemical

Tools

HMI/SCADA systems

Control system hardware

Job description

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. The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for leading a diverse team of engineers and other technical specialties to perform technical services in support of operations. This role will encourage safe operations, while influencing decisions that improve the reliability and operability of our pipeline systems and will serve as a specialist in the field for meaningful organizational programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities / Expectations

• Leads the team in efforts to improve operability, maintainability, and reliability of existing assets within Operations; ensures all work performed is in strict accordance with policies and procedures
• Serves as a contact point for business development, commercial development, and operations; develops and maintains effective relationships with internal/external business partners
• Supervises project activities of third party project managers, consulting engineers, construction inspectors, and contractors
• Participates in planning, commissioning, and start-up of new and modified facilities
• Supervises the utilization of computer modeling and data analysis tools to aid in the evaluation, justification, and development of solutions to problems and/or opportunities
• Provides technical support to all functional departments as part of troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, optimization, start-up, and turnarounds
• Coordinates workforce planning and career development for team members
• Manages costs through accurate planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling with a focus on safety, high reliability, environmental and regulatory compliance
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant Engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university, OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology in a relevant field with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and a minimum of eight (8) years of multifaceted engineering experience in the natural gas, petrochemical, or related industry. a minimum of six (6) years of engineering experience

Preferred

• Previous leadership experience; PE Certification

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications and PC skills
• Ability to analyze, develop and implement process improvements, documentation and reports
• Experience in three or more of the following areas: Operations, Design, Engineering, Project Management, Business Development, Construction, Environmental or Front-line Supervision
• Must remain technically engaged and capable of independently performing PLC programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to lead complex control system troubleshooting efforts during facility startup, outages, and upset conditions.
• Experience reviewing and approving PLC logic changes, HMI modifications, alarm philosophies, and control narratives.
• Demonstrated expertise performing field investigations and developing practical corrective actions for control system issues.
• Experience supporting both growth and maintenance capital project execution
• Ability to serve as the technical authority for automation scope during detailed design, construction, and commissioning
• Experience coordinating automation resources across multiple projects and geographic regions.
• Demonstrated ability to assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies related to controls and commissioning

Benefits

• 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.

Why Houston?

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Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits Growth and development opportunities An inclusive culture where you can be yourself Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

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.