OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN I/II/III (MECHANIC)

Williams Companies
Perrin, TX, United States
Full-time

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 an Operations Technician, you'll perform a variety of tasks, including reading and interpreting drawings, supporting pipeline operations, safely maintaining facility equipment and analyzing data to resolve technical and operational problems.

Knowledge of permits and compliance, accurate record-keeping and a focus on safety will bring success in this role!

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

For an Operations Technician III

Responsibilities / Expectations :

  • Performs various tasks to safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading / interpreting drawings, inspecting / supervising equipment and maintaining operation / technical standards and / or governmental requirements
  • Responsible for data analysis and collaboration with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems
  • Follows all Company policies and applies appropriate operating and maintenance procedures
  • Acquires knowledge of and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets
  • Maintains general knowledge of site / location / equipment / specific permits and compliance
  • Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Solves problems, troubleshoots, operates and maintains all natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities
  • Performs preventive compressor station and / or natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities
  • Operates facility equipment including process controls and measurement, PD and diaphragm pumps, TEG dehydration systems & natural gas engines and compressors
  • Performs laboratory testing
  • Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience :

  • Required : High School Diploma / GED and minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
  • Preferred : Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum two (2) years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry
  • Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on turbines / compressors
  • Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, air compressors, and cooling fans
  • Preferred : Experience with engine diagnostic tools and troubleshooting

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 :

  • 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
  • Required : Successful candidate must live in or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the station within one year of start date

Other Requirements :

  • Must possess valid State Driver's License and clean driving record
  • 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

For an Operations Technician II

Responsibilities / Expectations :

  • Safely maintains equipment and supports pipeline operations, including reading / interpreting drawings, inspecting / supervising equipment and maintaining operation / technical standards and / or governmental requirements
  • Analyzes data and collaborates with others to find solutions to technical or operational problems
  • Follows all Company policies and applies appropriate operating and maintenance procedures
  • Acquires knowledge of and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, protection of community, personnel, environment, and assets
  • Maintains general knowledge of site / location / equipment and permitting
  • Completes assigned reports, logs and maintains accurate records of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Solves problems, troubleshoots, operates and maintains all natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities
  • Performs preventive compressor station and / or natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities
  • Operates facility equipment including process controls and measurement, PD and diaphragm pumps, TEG dehydration systems & natural gas engines and compressors
  • Performs laboratory testing
  • Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience :

  • Required : High School Diploma / GED and minimum two (2) years' related experience and minimum of one (1) year experience as a technician in the oil and gas industry
  • Preferred : Associates or two-year technical degree
  • Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on turbines / compressors
  • Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, air compressors, and cooling fans
  • Preferred : Experience with engine diagnostic tools and troubleshooting

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 :

  • 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
  • Required : Successful candidate must live in or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the station within one year of start date

Other Requirements :

  • Must possess valid State Driver's License and clean driving record
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational / interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills, Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

For an Operations Technician I

Responsibilities / Expectations :

  • Performs various tasks to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations, inspecting / supervising equipment and maintaining operation / technical standards and / or governmental requirements
  • Collaborates with others to discover solutions to technical or operational problems
  • Follows all Company policies and applies appropriate operating and maintenance procedures
  • Acquires knowledge of and adheres to requirements for safe and efficient operation of facilities, execution of tasks, 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 of process operations and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Solves problems, troubleshoots, operates and maintains all natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities
  • Performs preventive compressor station and / or natural gas processing plant equipment and facilities
  • Operates facility equipment including process controls and measurement, PD and diaphragm pumps, TEG dehydration systems & natural gas engines and compressors
  • Performs laboratory testing
  • Other duties as assigned

Education / Years of Experience :

  • Required : High School Diploma / GED
  • Preferred : Associates or two-year technical degree; minimum six (6) months mechanical, technical, or controls systems experience in the oil and gas industry or operations technician summer internship with Associates Degree
  • Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on turbines / compressors
  • Preferred : Experience performing mechanic duties on centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, air compressors, and cooling fans
  • Preferred : Experience with engine diagnostic tools and troubleshooting

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 :

  • 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
  • Required : Successful candidate must live in or be willing to relocate within 45 minutes of the station within one year of start date

Other Requirements :

  • Must possess valid State Driver's License and clean driving record
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational / interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Application and PC skills and basic knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers

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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 to two work from home days 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
  • Wellness Program with annual rewards
  • 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 https : / / www.williams.com / careers / total-rewards / .

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Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?

As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.

We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

We don't offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include :

  • Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
  • Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
  • Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

We're proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen. Apply now!

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