Operations Technician II/III

Williams•Wadley, AL

About The Position

At Williams, Operations Technicians perform a variety of tasks to support pipeline operations and safely maintain facility equipment. The role involves reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting and supervising equipment, maintaining operational and technical standards and governmental requirements, and analyzing data to resolve technical or operational problems. Technicians follow company policies and operating and maintenance procedures, and maintain knowledge of facilities, equipment, permits, and compliance requirements. The position requires accurate reporting and recordkeeping, a strong safety focus, and collaboration with others. The work may involve extreme temperatures, loud noises, enclosed spaces, physical activity including lifting and climbing, and working at elevated levels with appropriate personal protective equipment. Work schedules may include after-hours availability, 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.
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.
Proficient or advanced knowledge of Process Control Systems and Programmable Logic Controllers.
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 using man lifts, ladders, scaffolding, or small towers, with appropriate PPE.
Willingness to use hand tools.
Availability for after-hours work, on-call rotations, night shifts, weekend shifts, and holidays as needed.
Willingness to work overtime and 10–12-hour shifts and travel between Williams locations, including occasional overnight stays.

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.

Responsibilities

Safely maintain equipment and support pipeline operations, including reading and interpreting drawings, inspecting or supervising equipment, and maintaining operational and technical standards and governmental requirements.
Analyze data and collaborate with others to resolve technical or operational problems.
Follow company policies and apply appropriate operating and maintenance procedures.
Learn and adhere to requirements for safe and efficient facility operations 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 equipment preventive maintenance.
Perform other duties as assigned.