Operations Technician Lead (Operations)
About The Position
As an Operations Technician Lead, you’ll be immersed in a hands-on environment where operational expertise is key to maintaining Williams’ extensive horsepower and power distribution equipment. Your day-to-day will center around applying your skills with: Gas turbines and high-speed reciprocating engines—operating, maintaining, and optimizing performance Medium voltage generators and power distribution systems—ensuring reliable, safe energy flow Environmental controls and distributed control systems—using your operational acumen to uphold standards and troubleshoot issues In addition to supporting construction projects, you’ll use your analytical abilities to diagnose equipment problems and resolve technical challenges. Through these activities, you’ll hone your operational leadership and become a trusted resource for 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 leadership and operational decision-making skills
- Ability to work effectively in a shift-based environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and PLCs
Nice To Haves
- Associate or 2-year technical degree
- Experience in natural gas processing or compression facilities
Responsibilities
- Leading the day-to-day operations of pipelines and facilities, with an emphasis on process safety and equipment reliability
- Ensuring strict compliance with technical and regulatory standards, leveraging your operational decision-making
- Providing expert troubleshooting and guidance to technicians, resolving issues quickly to minimize downtime
- Coordinating shift activities and team efforts, using your skills to drive performance towards established goals
- Implementing process improvements and adopting new technologies to enhance operational efficiency
- Maintaining precise records, reports, and operational logs to support accountability and continuous improvement
- Promoting permit awareness and environmental compliance through effective operational practices
- Mentoring team members, instilling a culture of safety, responsibility, and operational excellence
- Taking on additional operational duties as required to support the success of the facility
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
