I&E Operations Technician I​/II​/III

Overview

Do something that means something s 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.

• Perform complex maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment and systems
• Minimize unplanned shutdowns through root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions with a focus on improving safety
• Fix and maintain process control systems
• Partner with project managers to define scope and instrumentation specifications for new projects
• Other duties as assigned

• 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

The ability 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

• Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holiday as the need arises
• May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays

• Familiarity with Rosemount Transmitters by Emerson, especially in the domains of pressure, temperature, and flow metrics
• Proficiency in the operation and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Solid understanding of 480V electrical switch gear components and their functions
• Practical experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Fundamental knowledge of CAT engines and Ariel compressors and their maintenance
• Proven problem‑solving capabilities and a hands‑on approach to troubleshooting and equipment maintenance
• An eagerness for continuous learning and adapting to evolving technologies
• Must possess a valid State Driver’s License and a clean driving record
• Demonstrates aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes
• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and treats safety as the utmost priority
• Needs basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Application and PC skills
• Previous experience working in an environment with gas‑plant operations, gas compression and/or liquid or gas gathering processes
• Previous experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry

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.

I&E Technicians work with electrical and instrumentation equipment. They perform maintenance and operational tasks with all natural gas process related equipment, instrumentation, and control systems; maintain and complete maintenance records, service reports, and other required documents as necessary; maintain and operate glycol dehydration, cryogenic processing, fractionation plant, reciprocating and turbine compressors; demonstrate proper use of personal protective equipment, vehicles, tools, and equipment;

attend safety and technical training while progressing in the I&E Operations Technician development process; maintain and operate Allen Bradley PLC systems; follow and adhere to Williams’ System Integrity Plan for all regulatory requirements and company core values and beliefs; support teams by providing quality maintenance duties to maximize equipment reliability and availability; troubleshoot low to high voltage electrical equipment and perform instrumentation and control valve calibration;

participate in root cause analysis and execution of corrective actions; interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to troubleshoot and maintain process control systems; initiate and complete work orders and requisitions; install, troubleshoot, repair and perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment, instrumentation and analytical equipment following electrical code, manuals, procedures, schematic diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints and other specifications; inspect instrumentation periodically and perform calibrations to ensure accuracy;

perform some programming and controls work.