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.
Power the Digital Age with Us
At Williams, we’re not only making energy happen, we’re transforming how it powers the future. With exciting data center projects underway, we’re expanding our team to support these high-tech facilities with reliable, clean energy. If you’re passionate about hands-on work, cutting-edge technology, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you.
Learn more about these projects at: Power Innovation | Williams Companies
What You’ll Experience
As an Operations Technician, you’ll be part of a dynamic team maintaining one of Williams’ largest installations of horsepower and power distribution equipment. You’ll gain valuable experience working with:
Gas turbines and high-speed reciprocating engines
Medium voltage generators and power distribution systems
Environmental controls and distributed control systems
You’ll also support construction projects, troubleshoot equipment, and analyze data to solve technical challenges—all while growing into a respected leader among your peers.
What You’ll Do
As an experienced operations technician, your expertise will be central to the success of our facility. Your tasks will include:
Keeping our equipment running safely and smoothly by performing a range of hands-on tasks, from reading drawings to inspecting gear and supporting pipeline operations—all while meeting technical standards and regulations
Collaborating with your teammates to analyze data and find solutions to technical or operational challenges, making a real impact every day
Following our company policies and using the right procedures to ensure efficient and safe operations
Learning and applying the requirements for safe, effective facility operations, while protecting our team, community, environment, and assets
Staying familiar with your site, equipment, and permits to help maintain compliance and support smooth operations
Maintaining accurate records of process operations, completing reports and logs, and assisting with preventive maintenance to ensure top equipment performance
Helping with other projects and responsibilities as needed
What You’ll Bring
Required for All Levels:
High School Diploma or GED
Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
Willingness to work shifts, overtime, and travel between locations
Ability to work in extreme conditions and elevated areas with PPE
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Commitment to safety and operational excellence
Preferred Qualifications by Level:
Technician I: 6+ months of operations experience, or internship with Associate degree
Technician II: 2+ years of operations experience, preferably in oil & gas
Technician III: 3+ years of operations experience, preferably in oil & gas
Technician Sr: 6+ years of operations experience with similar equipment or facilities; Associate degree preferred
Tech Skills That Set You Apart
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PC applications
Ability to embrace new technologies and drive operational efficiency
Work Environment & Schedule
Work in a variety of conditions, including extreme temperatures, loud areas, and confined spaces
Lift up to 50 lbs (team lift for heavier loads)
Perform physical tasks like standing, walking, climbing, bending, and squatting for extended periods
Work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, or lifts, with proper PPE
Use hand tools regularly
Be available for rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty
Expect 10–12 hour shifts with potential overtime
Travel between locations with occasional overnight stays
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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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