Operations Technician I, II, or 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.

As Operations Technician I, II, or III, you will support pipeline and facility operations by safely operating, inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment. This is a progressive, multi-level role where scope, independence, and technical complexity increase by level. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to safety, compliance, teamwork, and continuous learning.

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

Key Responsibilities (All Levels)

• Safely operate, inspect, and maintain pipeline and facility equipment in compliance with operational, technical, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor equipment and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safe work practices
• Maintain working knowledge of site-specific equipment, permits, and compliance requirements
• Complete assigned reports, logs, and maintain accurate operations and preventive maintenance records
• Protect personnel, communities, the environment, and company assets
• Coordinate work activities with contractors as needed, reinforcing safety expectations
• Perform damage prevention activities including pipeline locating, marking, and excavation coordination
• Support preventative and remedial maintenance activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Progressive Responsibilities by Level

Operations Technician I

• Perform routine inspections and maintenance with guidance
• Use hand tools and basic diagnostic equipment
• Develop foundational knowledge of process control systems, PLCs, and facility equipment
• Demonstrate ability to learn systems, procedures, and site operations

Operations Technician II

• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Analyze operating data and collaborate to resolve technical or operational issues
• Perform intermediate troubleshooting and maintenance with limited supervision
• Apply working knowledge of process control systems and PLCs

Operations Technician III

• Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex operational and technical issues
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced technicians
• Lead or support complex maintenance activities and operational improvements
• Apply advanced knowledge of process control systems, PLCs, and site-specific equipment

Education & Experience

Required (All Levels):

• High School Diploma or GED

Level-Specific Experience (commensurate with level):

• Operations Technician I:

  • Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree preferred

  • Minimum six (6) months of mechanical, technical, or controls systems experience in oil & gas or a related internship with an Associate’s degree

• Operations Technician II:

  • Minimum two (2) years of related experience, including at least one (1) year as a technician in the oil & gas industry

  • Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree preferred

• Operations Technician III:

  • Minimum three (3) years of demonstrated experience as an operations technician or similar role

  • Associate’s degree or two-year technical degree plus two (2) or more years of multifaceted oil & gas operations experience

Technical Skills

• Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs):
  • Technician I: Basic
  • Technician II: Working proficiency
  • Technician III: Advanced proficiency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills
• Comfortable adopting technology and applications to improve operational efficiency
• Operate, start, stop, and monitor natural gas compression units
• Maintain compressors, turbines, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and measurement systems
• Execute calibrations and inspections on instrumentation, control systems, PLCs, and electrical systems (VAC/VDC)
• Perform right-of-way activities, including valve maintenance and pipeline locating

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures, loud environments, and enclosed spaces
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; team lift heavier loads as needed
• Stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat for extended periods
• Work at elevated levels using ladders, scaffolding, man lifts, or towers with appropriate PPE
• Use hand and power tools safely

Shift, Schedule & Travel

• Available for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays as required
• Willingness to work overtime and 10–12 hour shifts
• Travel between company locations may be required, with occasional overnight stays

Other Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Safety-first mindset demonstrated in daily work

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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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