Technical Specialist II, III, or Sr - Automation

Williams; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Technical Specialist Sr to tackle high‑level challenges in data integrity and operations. You will collaborate with multiple partners, lead teams, and apply safety‑first principles to keep systems reliable and compliant.

This role requires strong planning, mentoring, and the ability to read engineering documents. You will travel between Williams locations and work after hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with 6+ years in oil & gas.
• Strong ability to learn and apply safety standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs moderately difficult assignments to ensure system integrity, support pipeline operations, maintain compliance and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoots/resolves sophisticated problems using technical evaluation, innovation and judgment.
• Develops, presents and trains internal and external partners; may mentor others.
• Participates in project planning and works closely with company partners.
• Leads development and tasks associated with operations, equipment maintenance, technical standards and/or governmental requirements.
• Reads, understands and evaluates engineering design documents, contracts and agreements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Project planning

Mentorship

Safety compliance

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

Do something that means something at Williams. This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office. At Williams, we make clean energy happen. And you can too, so bring your energy to ours.

As Technical Specialist Sr, you will use innovation and judgement to resolve sophisticated problems, working closely with multiple company partners to ensure accurate and available data. You may coordinate the work of team members, so leadership, presentation and training skills are vital. Project planning and the ability to collaborate are keys to success in this role and safety is of utmost importance!

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Performs moderately difficult assignments to ensure system integrity, support pipeline operations, maintain compliance and maintain facility equipment
• Troubleshoots/resolves sophisticated problems using technical evaluation, innovation and judgment
• Develops, presents and trains internal and external partners; may mentor others
• Participates in project planning and works closely with company partners
• Leads development and tasks associated with operations, equipment maintenance, technical standards and/or governmental requirements
• Reads, understands and evaluates engineering design documents, contracts and agreements
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Associates degree or equivalent experience and minimum of six (6) years' experience in oil & gas industry
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field and minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in field operations/construction or other technical specialty field

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 needed
• 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 excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as a main priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills

Performs a wide spectrum of moderately difficult assignments requiring technical evaluation, innovation, and judgment. Applies knowledge and experience to solve complex problems. May be called upon to make unreviewed decisions and coordinate activities of others. Understands industry and system requirements. Has demonstrated the ability to produce results and meet goals.