Operations Technician Lead (Maintenance)

Williams Power Innovation•New Albany, OH

6d•Onsite

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. Power the Digital Age with Us. At Williams, we’re not only making energy happen—we’re transforming how it powers the future. With exciting data center projects underway, we’re expanding our team to support these high-tech facilities with reliable, clean energy. If you’re passionate about hands-on work, cutting-edge technology, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you. 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; and 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

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
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