Operations Technician Lead (Mechanical)
About The Position
As a mechanically-focused Operations Technician Lead, you’ll be at the heart of Williams’ operations, working hands-on with our largest horsepower and power distribution installations. Expect to deepen your expertise with: Advanced maintenance and optimization of gas turbines and high-speed reciprocating engines Detailed work on medium voltage generators and complex power distribution systems Direct involvement with environmental controls and distributed control systems, ensuring mechanical reliability You’ll play a vital role on construction projects, take charge of diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment, and use your technical know-how to address operational challenges. This experience will help you develop into a trusted mechanical leader within your team.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 8 years of experience as an Operations Technician in the oil and gas industry
- Valid State Driver’s License and clean driving record
- Strong mechanical aptitude and leadership skills
- Ability to work effectively in a shift-based, field-oriented environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of control systems and PLCs
Nice To Haves
- Associate or 2-year technical degree
- Experience in natural gas processing or compression facilities
Responsibilities
- Leading mechanical maintenance and repairs to ensure our pipeline and facility equipment—engines, turbines, compressors, and more—operate efficiently and reliably
- Systematically troubleshooting mechanical failures and collaborating with technicians to resolve issues and restore equipment to peak condition
- Applying technical standards and safety protocols to every aspect of mechanical work, ensuring regulatory compliance at all times
- Coordinating shift operations and delegating mechanical tasks to maximize team productivity and achieve shared objectives
- Driving the mechanical aspects of construction, commissioning, and upgrades of facility systems
- Maintaining thorough mechanical records, logs, and technical reports to monitor system performance and guide improvements
- Mentoring team members in mechanical best practices and fostering a hands-on, safety-driven environment
- Supporting additional mechanical tasks as required—your expertise strengthens our team’s success
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Annual incentive program
- Hybrid work model - one work from home day 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
