Operations Technician (III/Sr) - Mechanic

Williams • McPherson, KS

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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! The Williams Overland Pass Pipeline consists of 18 active main line pumping units at 9 pump stations located from the Front Range of Colorado to McPherson (Conway), KS. As an Operations Technician you will be expected to live within 30 miles of the Williams Conway facility and in this role you will be required to travel periodically to each location providing the mechanical expertise and functions listed below to ensure reliability for these critical pumps on Overland Pass.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years of demonstrated ability as an operations technician or similar role
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Associates or 2-year technical degree and minimum two (2) years of multifaceted operations technician experience in the oil and gas industry

Responsibilities

• Supports, services, troubleshoots, maintains, installs, and repairs centrifugal pumps, mechanical seals, and lube oil systems
• Performs pump and driver alignment and inspections, seal flush system flow monitoring, and leak detection system rebuilds and replacements
• Conducts quarterly vibration collection, monitoring, and trending, as well as temperature and pump performance monitoring and trending
• Provides support to local operations technicians, including pump related calibrations, inspections, and training
• Coordinates with the local operations team and contractors to perform major O&M maintenance on pumps
• Drives predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance to ensure the reliability of critical pumps
• Collaborates with Tier 2/3 support personnel and assists with pump related capital and expense projects
• Orders and secures parts and supplies, and maintains a critical spare parts list for procurement
• Maintains, prepares, and interprets reports and records, including work logs, inspection reports, and oil analysis reports
• Maintain appropriate OQ’s related to above tasks
• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED