I&E Operations Technician II,III

Williams•Frierson, LA

About The Position

The Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Operations Technician II-III works with safety-focused technicians to maximize equipment reliability and availability. The role performs complex operational and maintenance work on natural gas process equipment and systems, including advanced troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and maintenance of instrumentation, electrical equipment, process control systems, and Allen-Bradley PLCs. The technician also leads I&E project work, supports reliability improvements and root cause analysis, and provides technical guidance to less experienced team members. The position follows a 10-hour schedule, Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday. After-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, holidays, overtime, and travel between Williams locations—including occasional overnight stays—may be required. Work may involve extreme temperatures, loud noise, enclosed spaces, elevated work areas, and physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of experience as an Operations Technician or in a similar role, including at least one year as an I&E Technician.
Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
Aptitude and ability to embrace technology and applications to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, loud noise, and enclosed spaces.
Ability to carry or lift items up to 50 pounds and team-lift heavier loads as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for extended 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.
Availability for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work overtime and travel between Williams locations, with occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or two-year technical degree.
At least two years of experience as an Operations Technician in the oil and gas industry.
Three years of I&E experience, including instrumentation troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance.
Experience performing low-voltage electrical work in an industrial environment.
Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC systems, including programming, troubleshooting, and diagnostics, and supporting and maintaining automated control systems.
Previous experience with gas-plant operations, gas compression, and/or liquid or gas gathering processes.
Previous experience in the mechanical, electrical, and/or maintenance industry.

Responsibilities

Perform complex maintenance and operational tasks on natural gas process-related equipment and systems.
Minimize unplanned shutdowns through root cause analysis and corrective actions, with a focus on improving safety.
Fix and maintain process control systems.
Partner with project managers to define project scope and instrumentation specifications.
Troubleshoot, calibrate, maintain, and repair complex instrumentation, electrical equipment, and control systems with minimal supervision.
Modify programs, diagnose, optimize, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs and automated control systems to improve operational performance.
Lead instrumentation and electrical projects, including system upgrades, equipment installations, testing, and commissioning.
Provide technical guidance and share knowledge with less experienced technicians while supporting root cause analysis and reliability improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.