Offshore Operations Technician II/III

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.

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.

A Day in the Life

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

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots offshore platforms, facilities, meter stations, and associated mechanical and electrical equipment in compliance with technical standards and regulations

• Adheres to all Company policies, operating procedures, and maintenance practices to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations
• Maintains knowledge of site‑specific equipment, permits, inspections, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Performs routine inspections and preventative maintenance on platform subsystems, hull and mooring systems, pumps, hydraulic systems, fans, dehumidifiers, chain jacks, and related equipment
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical and operational issues through data analysis and collaboration with internal teams and contractors
• Verifies, inspects, and calibrates gas and liquid hydrocarbon measurement, sampling, and flow automation equipment to ensure accurate quality and quantity determination
• Performs DOT‑regulated tasks in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195
• Completes and maintains accurate reports, logs, inspection records, and maintenance documentation
• Coordinates and oversees contract maintenance crews and vendor work activities.
• Serves as company liaison for onboard projects, audits, inspections, and regulatory agency visits (e.g., ABS, BSEE, Coast Guard)
• Supports mechanical, instrumentation, and control activities associated with platform, field gathering, and pipeline operations
• Collects and analyzes operational data from plant start‑ups, shutdowns, and maintenance activities to support continuous improvement and future projects
• Communicates effectively with facility personnel and teammates regarding maintenance status, production impacts, and operational issues
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: High School Diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years of progressive experience working in the oil and gas industry, pipeline or offshore operations
• Preferred: Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum five (5) years experience of progressive experience working in the oil and gas industry, pipeline or offshore operations

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:

• Follows 14 on / 14 off schedule and as needed
• Available to spend multiple nights offshore on platforms and boats during offshore projects

Other Requirements:

• Must possess valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Demonstrates aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to drive operational efficiency and streamline processes
• Exhibits excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and deems safety an utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and proficient knowledge of maintenance management programs
• Possesses or is able to secure a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
• Willing to travel by boat or helicopter to Offshore Platforms, and acquire a HUET “Helicopter Underwater Egress Training” and US Coast Guard Approved Water Survival course completion certificate
• Preferred: Experience with Distributive Control Systems and Allen Bradley PLCs
• Preferred: Experience with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of offshore pipeline equipment and measuring or gathering of natural gas and oil pipeline products
• Preferred: Journeyman or electrical license
• Preferred: Experience performing operational tasks, routine inspections, maintenance and calibration of equipment related to quality and quantity determination
• Preferred: Experience performing operations and general maintenance in support of launching/receiving of oil/gas pigs, chemical injection operations, and pipeline operations
• Preferred: Experience planning and conducting complex work requiring independent evaluation demonstrating self-motivation and the ability to safely perform tasks and make decisions with minimum supervision
• Preferred: Able to apply niche knowledge in the effective completion of major projects and/or work assignments including performing maintenance, repair, calibrating, troubleshooting, dismantling, rebuilding, assembling and testing of various equipment, valves, operators, pumps, etc.
• Preferred: Experience providing technical leadership and mentorship to peers
• Preferred: Experience with FERC, DOT, OSHA, AGA & API guidelines, rules and regulations compliance

About Houston (Williams Tower Location):

Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles. We offer free onsite-parking!

 

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Why Choose Williams?

We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health. We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire.  With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!

• Competitive compensation

• Annual incentive program

• Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles

• Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles

• 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits

• A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid time off, including floating and company holidays

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Robust employee learning and development

• High internal mobility (we promote from within)

• Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)

• Fertility coverage and adoption benefits

• Domestic partner benefits

• Educational reimbursement

• Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer

• Employee resource groups

• Employee assistance programs

• Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative

• Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes

Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions. We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Together, we make clean energy happen.

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.

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Collaborates, Communicates effectively, Customer focus, Drives results, Ensures accountability, Instills trust