Operations Technician I, II, III

Williams•Washington, LA

About The Position

The Operations Technician performs work to safely maintain facility equipment and support pipeline operations. The role includes reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting equipment, maintaining operational and technical standards, and meeting applicable governmental requirements. The technician analyzes equipment and process data and collaborates with others to resolve technical and operational problems. The position requires following company policies and operating and maintenance procedures, learning site-specific equipment, permits, and compliance requirements, and maintaining accurate reports and records of process operations and preventative maintenance. Responsibilities also include maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing reciprocating engines, compressors, and associated mechanical equipment. The posting covers Operations Technician levels I, II, and III and describes duties and qualifications for Operations Technician III. The work may involve extreme temperatures, loud noises, enclosed spaces, physical activity including lifting and climbing, and working at elevated levels with appropriate PPE. The schedule may include after-hours work, 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.
Willingness to work in extreme temperatures, loud noises, 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 long periods.
Ability to work at elevated levels, potentially from man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, or small towers, while using appropriate PPE.
Ability to use hand tools.
Availability for after-hours work, on-call rotations, nights, weekend shifts, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work overtime and 10–12-hour shifts and travel between Williams locations, including occasional overnight stays, as required.
Demonstrated 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, and proficient or advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.

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.
Dehydration experience.

Responsibilities

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