Technical Specialist II, III, or Sr. - Automation

Williams; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 78,100 - 175,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Senior Technical Specialist - Automation in Utah to provide programming, troubleshooting, and commissioning for automated compression and process control systems. The role emphasizes independent work, collaboration and leadership to meet customer needs and drive innovative solutions.

The position requires a high school diploma with 8+ years in the natural gas or petrochemical industry; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with at least 8 years in natural gas or petrochemical industries.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of PLC, DCS and HMI programming for operations support.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates technical expertise in automation for specialty area.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Supports enterprise automation systems and software.
• Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance and training needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automation

Programming

Troubleshooting

Presentation

Team leadership

MS Office

AssetCentre

PLC

DCS

HMI

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AssetCentre

SCADA/DCS software

Microsoft Office

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.

As Technical Specialist Sr., - Automation, you will provide programming, troubleshooting, training and commissioning services for sophisticated automated compression and process control systems throughout the enterprise.

Confidence in presentation-making and the ability to work independently and as a team leader are vital in this role. Taking initiative, anticipating customer needs and crafting innovative solutions are keys to success!

We welcome candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences —if you don’t meet every qualification, this role may be filled at a level that aligns with your skills and growth potential.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Demonstrates technical expertise in automation for specialty, geographic area, or operational function
• Applies specialized knowledge in the efficient and effective completion of major projects while coordinating and controlling costs and resources associated with projects
• Prepares and delivers presentations
• Maintains a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements
• Interprets and anticipates internal and external business challenges and customer needs; improves products, processes or services and identifies solutions
• Collaborates with teams to ensure compliance, build improvement plans and meet training needs
• Serves as content lead and custodian for operations and maintenance requirements, guidelines and variance requests
• Supports technical security initiatives and hardware refreshes
• Supports approved manufacturer list for enterprise
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

• Required: High school diploma/GED and minimum eight (8) years of progressive experience in the natural gas or petrochemical industry
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Sophisticated knowledge in enterprise administration, maintenance, reporting and support for AssetCentre and other enterprise automation systems and software
• Solid understanding of programmable logic control, distributed control and human-machine interface systems and programming protocols for operations support

Hourly/Salary Guidelines

Minimum, Midpoint, Maximum $78,100 - $123,766 - $175,500

Benefits

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

• 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.

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.

Education Requirements: Skill Requirements:

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