Operation Technician I, II or III

Williams•Winnsboro, LA

About The Position

Williams is hiring an Operations Technician at Level I, II, or III to perform tasks that maintain facility equipment safely and support pipeline operations. The role includes reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting equipment, maintaining operating and technical standards, analyzing data, and collaborating to resolve technical or operational problems. The technician follows company policies and procedures, learns and complies with site-specific operating, permit, and regulatory requirements, and helps protect personnel, the community, the environment, and company assets. The position also involves completing reports and logs and maintaining accurate records of operations and preventative maintenance. The job may be filled at a level aligned with the candidate’s skills and growth potential. The work may involve extreme temperatures, loud noise, enclosed spaces, lifting and carrying loads, prolonged physical activity, and working at heights while using appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule may include after-hours availability, on-call rotations, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and 10–12-hour shifts. Travel between Williams locations, including occasional overnight stays, may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or in a similar role.
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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
Proficient or advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.
Willingness to work in extreme temperatures, loud noise, and enclosed spaces.
Ability to carry or lift items up to 50 pounds and team-lift loads over 50 pounds as needed.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, and squat, often for extended periods.
Ability to work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, or small towers, using appropriate PPE.
Ability and willingness to use hand tools.
Availability for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as needed.
Willingness to work overtime and 10–12-hour shifts and travel between Williams locations, with occasional overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or two-year technical degree.
At least two years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry.

Responsibilities

Safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting or supervising equipment, and maintaining operating and technical standards and governmental requirements.
Analyze data and collaborate with others to resolve technical or operational problems.
Follow company policies and apply appropriate operating and maintenance procedures.
Learn and adhere to requirements for safe and efficient facility operations and task execution, and for protecting the community, personnel, environment, and assets.
Maintain general knowledge of the site, location, equipment, and applicable permits and compliance requirements.
Complete assigned reports and logs and maintain accurate records of process operations and preventative equipment maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.