I&E Operations Technician I

Williams•Parachute, CO

6d•$31 - $50

About The Position

The I&E Operations Technician I works under the mentorship of safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. Success in the role calls for a desire to learn, dedication to safety, and attention to detail. The technician performs maintenance and operational work on natural-gas process equipment and systems, troubleshoots and maintains instrumentation, electrical, and control systems, and supports Allen-Bradley PLCs and automated controls. The role also involves completing work orders and records, installing and commissioning equipment, and helping reduce unplanned shutdowns through root cause analysis and corrective actions. The position requires a high school diploma or GED. An associate or two-year technical degree and experience with HVAC systems or equipment are preferred. Candidates must have a valid state driver's license and a clean driving record, and should have previous experience in gas-plant operations, gas compression, gathering processes, or mechanical, electrical, or maintenance work. Work may involve after-hours on-call rotations, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, 10–12-hour shifts, and travel between Williams locations, including occasional overnight stays. The work may take place in extreme temperatures, loud environments, enclosed spaces, and elevated locations. Physical duties include carrying or lifting up to 50 pounds, team-lifting heavier loads, standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and squatting for extended periods, and using hand tools. Appropriate personal protective equipment is required when working at height.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
Aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes.
Valid state driver's license and clean driving record.
Previous experience working in gas-plant operations, gas compression, and/or liquid or gas gathering processes.
Previous experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry.
Availability for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work overtime and 10–12-hour shifts, and travel between Williams locations with occasional overnight stays.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, loud environments, and enclosed spaces.
Ability to carry or lift items up to 50 pounds and team-lift loads heavier than 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for long periods.
Ability to work at elevated levels, including from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, and/or small towers, using appropriate PPE.
Ability to use hand tools.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or two-year technical degree.
Experience working with HVAC systems or equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and operational tasks on natural-gas process equipment and systems.
Help minimize unplanned shutdowns by participating in root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions focused on safety.
Initiate and complete work orders and requisitions, and maintain required records and documents.
Perform instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, as well as low-voltage electrical work, with limited supervision.
Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation, electrical, and control system equipment to minimize downtime and maintain operational reliability.
Support programming, diagnostics, and maintenance of Allen-Bradley PLCs and automated control systems.
Install, test, and commission instrumentation and electrical equipment in compliance with safety and operational standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.