Operations Technician Sr - Measurement 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. The Operations Technician Sr. will demonstrate technical expertise and analyze data to find solutions for technical or operational problems. This role will ensure our facility equipment is maintained, and pipeline operations are successful. Troubleshooting, problem solving skills and accurate record-keeping are a must, while maintaining safety as a top priority!
Responsibilities/Expectations:- Performs a variety of tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, including technical standards and governmental requirements
- Carries out moderate to highly sophisticated technical assignments as prescribed by leader, analyzing data to resolve issues
- Reads and interprets drawings; drafts operations and maintenance procedures
- Follows all of our policies and applies appropriate procedures
- Coordinates protection of community, personnel, environment and assets
- Oversees general knowledge of site/location/equipment specific permits and compliance
- Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records
Operate, maintain, calibrate, and trouble-shoot natural gas measurement equipment including meters (Ultrasonic, Orifice, Rotary, etc.), gas chromatographs, over-pressure protection devices, analyzers, transmitters, odorant pumps, etc. and associated control equipment.
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience
Required:
High School Diploma/GED; a minimum six (6) years of demonstrated ability as an Operations Technician for similar equipment or facility
Preferred:
Associates or 2-year technical degree; a minimum six (6) years of multifaceted operations technician experience within a natural gas processing or compression facility
Preferred:
Minimum two (2) years of experience with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of gas measurement equipment Physical and Environment Work Requirements: 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: Available to work after hours, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts and holidays as the need arises May be required to work overtime, 10-12 hour shifts and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays
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
- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and proficient/advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers
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.
